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NU51 NZS

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NZS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,076 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust paste on front pipe

front discs corroded

nearside front wing damaged

pipe on manifold repaired

play in both front wishbone bushes(advise replacement)

rear exhaust mount perished

rear springs corroded

slight distortion in nearside front tyre

slight oil leak from engine

small stone chip in windscreen

tyre size 195/50/15

Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,076 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust paste on front pipe

front discs corroded

nearside front wing damaged

pipe on manifold repaired

play in both front wishbone bushes(advise replacement)

rear exhaust mount perished

rear springs corroded

slight distortion in nearside front tyre

slight oil leak from engine

small stone chip in windscreen

tyre size 195/50/15

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,433 miles

front drop links poor condition

n/s/f abs ring split

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front drop links poor condition

n/s/f abs ring split

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 7 May 2010 67,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,093 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,093 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,739 miles

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

Offside washer jet not working fully, but supplying enough water at time of test

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 36,319 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Nearside and offside front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen at present.

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 NZS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

NU51 NZS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is NU51 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 NZS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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