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NU51 VDT

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front bottom arm bush slightly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front bottom arm bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,993 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exaust centre clamp bolt corroded thin

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

slight brake bind on O/S/R brake

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,376 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,166 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt wont retract

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

ADVISE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON

OFFSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

DRIVERS SEAT SPLIT AIRBAG SHOWEING †

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,268 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 VDT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

NU51 VDT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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