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AR51 KFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,174 mi
Last recorded65,174 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 134,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

accident damage to front iron bar

chips in windsrceen

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside front tyre low on tread early replacement advised

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear chassis rails corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 14 Jan 2012 134,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to front iron bar

chips in windsrceen

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside front tyre low on tread early replacement advised

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear chassis rails corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Dec 2010 225,817 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering operation noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2009 196,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,635 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 196,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 166,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 166,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 132,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 99,248 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,432 miles

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

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)

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 KFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR51 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

AR51 KFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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