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AR51 LWN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,114 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from front flexy joint

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,735 miles

slight judder on all brakes and surface corrosion to front discs

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight judder on all brakes and surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,259 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,043 miles

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

front disks wearing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front disks wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,854 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,854 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f washer weak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,885 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 LWN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

AR51 LWN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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