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NU51 TVT

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 TVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

couldnt view brake pipes due to grease

slight corosion on brake servo

slight wheel bearing noise on nearside front

Fail 19 Sep 2012 99,353 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

couldnt view brake pipes due to grease

slight corosion on brake servo

slight wheel bearing noise on nearside front

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,435 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 84,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 79,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,400 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 73,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 68,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TVT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

NU51 TVT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NU51 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 TVT 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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