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AY51 LSU

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 125,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 90,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,073 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 75,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil is below the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

near side front brake disc shows a lipped edge.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show extensive play.

off side front wiper blade ruber split and is smearing the front screen.

rear exhaust rubber mount shows deterioration.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Fail 7 Feb 2009 75,197 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil is below the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

near side front brake disc shows a lipped edge.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show extensive play.

off side front wiper blade ruber split and is smearing the front screen.

rear exhaust rubber mount shows deterioration.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,587 miles

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

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

off and near side front suspension top mounts show play.

rear axel beam off and near side rubber mounting bushs show deterioration.

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show extensive play .

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

parking brake lever travel.

rear exhaust rubber mounting is perished.

steering rack shows play.

suspect brake fluid level is low.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 52,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AY51 LSU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY51 LSU, 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 AY51 LSU registered?

AY51 LSU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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