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AJ52 GRF

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,144 mi
Last recorded169,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GRF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s and o/s inner track rod to steering rack knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 169,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s and o/s inner track rod to steering rack knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 167,260 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 167,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 165,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 159,730 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 159,404 miles

front discs & pads poor condition

nearside rear tyre poor condition & close to legal limit

offside rear brake disc shows signs of getting hot

slight blows from exhaust joins

Pass 1 Nov 2012 144,999 miles

rear leveling switch linkage defective

Fail 29 Oct 2012 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear leveling switch linkage defective

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,941 miles

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

play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2010 97,940 miles

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

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

play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,455 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 GRF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

AJ52 GRF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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