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NU51 OPG

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 95,560 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 95,557 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 94,833 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 94,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,968 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2012 88,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 79,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,633 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,527 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,614 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,614 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,001 miles

hand-brake lever loose †

Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,510 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 28,479 miles

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

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 OPG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

NU51 OPG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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