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ET51 ETV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 ETV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 8 Jun 2015 90,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 83,861 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,642 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,974 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

front reg plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,465 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 50,465 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,662 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,769 miles

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

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 ETV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

ET51 ETV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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