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NU51 YTR

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,188 mi
Last recorded119,188 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 117,424 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 117,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 111,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 98,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,512 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 77,025 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 51,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 51,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,013 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YTR is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 YTR registered?

NU51 YTR is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is NU51 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 YTR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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