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NU51 OFO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,843 mi
Last recorded168,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 168,843 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 161,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 155,176 miles

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

front caliper slide pins worn

slight play felt in rack

Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,458 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 139,458 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 120,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 120,960 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,604 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 77,604 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 63,940 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 OFO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

NU51 OFO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 OFO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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