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EA02 EXL

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,235 mi
Last recorded93,235 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 EXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,235 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 93,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,385 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,354 miles

Front headlamps slightly faded

Fail 31 Mar 2018 66,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front headlamps slightly faded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,368 miles

handbrake loose but secure and operates correctly

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate poor

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,070 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 EXL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA02 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

EA02 EXL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is EA02 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 EXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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