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NU51 NYL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,245 mi
Last recorded137,245 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 136,156 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,355 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,418 miles

axle bushes starting to separate

borderline wear to steering rack inner joints

handbrake pivot worn

nearside front brake disc scored on inner faces

nearside front steering rack boot not fully seated

oil leak

slight bind to front wheels noted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

axle bushes starting to separate

borderline wear to steering rack inner joints

handbrake pivot worn

nearside front brake disc scored on inner faces

nearside front steering rack boot not fully seated

oil leak

slight bind to front wheels noted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,078 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 103,078 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,714 miles

centre mount slightly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,714 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,015 miles

nearside and offside front antyroll bar bushes splitting

Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

nearside and offside front antyroll bar bushes splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,271 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 NYL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

NU51 NYL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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