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EA02 ERA

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 ERA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,621 miles

front nearside tyre outer wall slight damage

front offside anti-roll bar link bushes worn

front offside brake disc inner face scored/ damaged

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 117,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front anti-roll bar links bushes worn

front nearside tyre outer wall slight damage

front offside brake disc inner face scored/ damaged

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2013 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

engine mount slight play

front nearside lower suspension arm inner bussh worn (slight play)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Dec 2013 110,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,505 miles

front offside anti-roll bar link rubbers perished (no movement)

oil leak

rear offside tyre edge worn

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

slight play front nearside rack arm

Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,433 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front offside anti-roll bar link rubbers perished (no movement)

oil leak

rear offside tyre edge worn

rear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,919 miles

EML LIGHT REMAINS ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,919 miles

EML LIGHT REMAINS ON

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,642 miles

cut in side wall n/s front tyre

n/s o/s front discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,642 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in side wall n/s front tyre

n/s o/s front discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,349 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 57,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,795 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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EA02 ERA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EA02 ERA, 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 EA02 ERA registered?

EA02 ERA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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