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DA51 VJE

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,791 mi
Last recorded134,791 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,553 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 133,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 132,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 132,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,357 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,325 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,409 miles

brake pipe corroded in clip on rear axle

ns rack gator deteriated

nsf cv clip broken slightly wet with grease

nsf lower ball jiont showing signs of wear when vehicle raised

rear brake bose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf abs reluctor ring broken

Fail 7 Sep 2012 106,567 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf abs reluctor ring broken

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,545 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 70,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,069 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,069 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DA51 VJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA51 VJE, 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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DA51 VJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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