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EF02 SYG

2002 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,615 mi
Last recorded154,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 SYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 154,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 146,223 miles

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

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 140,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 127,342 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 127,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 112,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 92,375 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 92,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SYG is a 2002 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYG, 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 EF02 SYG registered?

EF02 SYG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is EF02 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 SYG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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