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AJ52 FEP

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,782 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Service brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Service brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,682 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly low brake figures

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 98,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly low brake figures

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,321 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 81,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 76,944 miles

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,964 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,964 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,497 miles

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

anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition

noise from o/s rear brake drum area

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

crack in n/s door mirror

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,592 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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AJ52 FEP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 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 AJ52 FEP, 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 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ52 FEP registered?

AJ52 FEP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AJ52 FEP safe to buy?

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