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EF02 JPJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 160,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass affecting light source (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted or glass affecting pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass affecting light source (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty? (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Severely split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces are in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Serious oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces in very poor condition (O/S on/close to limit for MOT test) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps affecting beam image (On limit for MOT test) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On limit for MOT test (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Pass 6 Dec 2017 152,590 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass on both lamps affecting beam pattern (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (On limit for MOT test) (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R tyre pressure very low/Flat

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Serious oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,900 miles

Exhausts rear boxes hanging rubber split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Inner faces of both front brake discs are in very poor condition

N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade has no blade

serious oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 148,900 miles

Exhausts rear boxes hanging rubber split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Inner faces of both front brake discs are in very poor condition

N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked (8.2.3)

serious oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 145,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 141,095 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 141,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both headlamp lenses going dull

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 128,744 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Nearside front road wheel inner rim dented

Offside front seat belt slow to return into spawl

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 128,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Nearside front road wheel inner rim dented

Offside front seat belt slow to return into spawl

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 121,390 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 115,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,103 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 82,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,091 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,875 miles

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

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

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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EF02 JPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF02 JPJ, 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 JPJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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