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AR51 FWJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,477 mi
Last recorded77,477 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 74,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,273 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,243 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 64,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,318 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 60,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,633 miles

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

enginemanagement light on

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 43,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,591 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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AR51 FWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AR51 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

AR51 FWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AR51 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FWJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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