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SP61 NLN

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 NLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing sticky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing sticky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 109,711 miles

Offside Front top strut bearing rough lock to lock

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top strut bearing rough lock to lock

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 10,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrect

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 104,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrect

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,023 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,067 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coil spring fractured both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,066 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,797 miles

High level brake light inop.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,746 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 29,688 miles

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

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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SP61 NLN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 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 SP61 NLN, 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 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SP61 NLN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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