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NU51 OMB

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,633 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioated

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded and retaining springs missing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,633 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded and retaining springs missing

coolant level low

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,624 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

em light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,624 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

em light on

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,466 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 75,032 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 105,415 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 94,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,865 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,681 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,681 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OMB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

NU51 OMB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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