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ET51 FDL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,272 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 152,260 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 140,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,109 miles

slight play in both front steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mil light on

Fail 20 Jun 2014 136,137 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mil light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,388 miles

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

mil light non dash iluminated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 129,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

mil light non dash iluminated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 121,666 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 118,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 113,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,718 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 109,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

air intake hose split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 104,172 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 FDL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

ET51 FDL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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