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AR51 FVY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH NOT WORKING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 91,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH NOT WORKING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,395 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,388 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,707 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 4 May 2011 77,589 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS S/DET

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR CRACKED

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

Fail 3 May 2011 77,589 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS S/DET

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR CRACKED

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

btoh rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 74,258 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 74,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,006 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 2 Feb 2007 68,006 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 50,397 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are very low on tread 175/65/14h

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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AR51 FVY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AR51 FVY, 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 AR51 FVY registered?

AR51 FVY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 FVY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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