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NU51 NYB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 115,267 miles

Nsf tyre worn on inneredges.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Osr childseat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nsf tyre worn on inneredges.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Osr childseat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,511 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2011 107,511 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 101,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side and near side outer sills damaged at front / wing

Pass 14 Nov 2009 97,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 97,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,520 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 86,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,096 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 69,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,963 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 NYB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

NU51 NYB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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