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EA52 JPU

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,724 mi
Last recorded71,724 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 JPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,724 miles

o/s front tyer wearing on edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyer wearing on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,502 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front seat cannot be released to get in to back seats

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front seat cannot be released to get in to back seats

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,242 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,242 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,369 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,369 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,065 miles

both rear tyres inner walls starting to perish

slight movement on both front top suspension mounts

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres inner walls starting to perish

near side front head light adjuster look like the wrong side and not fitting corectly

slight movement on both front top suspension mounts

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,182 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's worn unevenly & offside showeing some distortion !!!!

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & wall perished up !!!!

offside front brake flex hose cracked & perished up ???

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,046 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,813 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EA52 JPU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EA52 JPU, 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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EA52 JPU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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