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EA02 FYL

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 FYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,160 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 12 Sep 2017 79,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,349 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 77,278 miles

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

both sides front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak / whole underside covered in oil

steering / suspension has play

Fail 4 May 2016 77,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

both sides front coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak / whole underside covered in oil

steering / suspension has play

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,480 miles

Exhaust centre clamp fixing deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,480 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre clamp fixing deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,439 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,382 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,431 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,431 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,700 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,339 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,803 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FYL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

EA02 FYL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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