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AJ52 NFL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,676 mi
Last recorded82,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,676 miles

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

Front both side windows appear to be excessively tinted

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

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

Front exhaust clamp bolt very corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged one bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer shoulder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both heated to lower, not seating properly when suspension is full extended (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre Bald on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Jan 2017 82,676 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both side windows appear to be excessively tinted

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

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

Front exhaust clamp bolt very corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged one bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer shoulder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both heated to lower, not seating properly when suspension is full extended (2.4.A.2)

oil level below Min, topped up prior to emissions test

Nearside Front tyre Bald on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front has damage to side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear springs likely to come dislocated if load is removed (lowering springs fitted)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,803 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front abs rings corroded

offside front sub frame support bracket 1 bolt snapped but still secure

offside front washer jet blocked but still provides sufficient amount of fluid

oil leak

rear exhaust mount perished

rear heat shield loose

steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust mount perished

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust mount perished

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,527 miles

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

windows tinted

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,527 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

windows tinted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,241 miles

nearside front wheel trim sharp edges

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2012 68,241 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel trim sharp edges

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,916 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,780 miles

both sides front tyres splits on inner sidewalls (not deep enough to reach cords)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres splits on inner sidewalls (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,190 miles

both sides front tyres splits in sidewalls (not deep enough to reach cords)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 44,190 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front tyres splits in sidewalls (not deep enough to reach cords)

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,118 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 37,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,443 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,443 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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)

Rear suspension coil spring become un-located when vehicle is jacked up.As a result could be dangerous over speed bumps or for instance a pot hole could dislocate the coil springs.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,805 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 NFL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AJ52 NFL, 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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AJ52 NFL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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