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ET51 ETU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 ETU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 159,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake hoses damp

Pass 27 Dec 2012 146,593 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 146,593 miles

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

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)

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

ecu light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,304 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)

cut to n/s/f tyre wall cut

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,408 miles

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2007 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,201 miles

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 ETU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETU, 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 ET51 ETU registered?

ET51 ETU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is ET51 ETU safe to buy?

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