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NV51 AYG

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 AYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,995 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced shorting out with indicators (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 103,583 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached earth strap from chassis to engine broken (1.9.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,318 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,047 miles

clutch high.

oil leak from engine.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,047 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres low on inside edge.

clutch high.

oil leak from engine.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,739 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,499 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,873 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,647 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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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NV51 AYG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV51 AYG, 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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NV51 AYG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for NV51 AYG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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