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EF02 GWY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 GWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 93,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wiring fault with brake light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front unable to tilt seat

Oil leak onto exhaust (fire hazard) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,163 miles

Oil leak

no access to rear from drivers seat

Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

no access to rear from drivers seat

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,156 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 51,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 May 2008 44,580 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 44,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,655 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EF02 GWY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF02 GWY, 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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EF02 GWY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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