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NU51 LTZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,846 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 111,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,429 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 106,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,833 miles

N/S wiper split

rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S wiper split

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 88,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,653 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2008 58,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,123 miles

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 26,843 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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NU51 LTZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU51 LTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU51 LTZ registered?

NU51 LTZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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