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ET51 BNJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 109,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,005 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both headlights have weak patterns

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,759 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,759 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres heavily perished/splitting..

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,906 miles

center and rear exhaust mounts starting to perrish

Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front head lights faded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,298 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front head lights faded

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,182 miles

exhaust rubber perished

front discs worn

front pads getting down

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,917 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 57,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 54,166 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,490 miles

reg plates poor

Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,518 miles

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

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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ET51 BNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET51 BNJ, 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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ET51 BNJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for ET51 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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