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ET51 HYU

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,688 mi
Last recorded151,688 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 HYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 151,688 miles

Damage to Nearside front wing and outer sill

Drivers seat loose

Exhaust front pipe to centre piece clamp very tender

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

Gearbox and engine leaking oil

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

Offside front fog light glass cracked

Rear exhaust silencer mount detiriorated heat shielding loose

Slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 15 Feb 2016 151,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Damage to Nearside front wing and outer sill

Drivers seat loose

Exhaust front pipe to centre piece clamp very tender

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

Gearbox and engine leaking oil

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

Offside front fog light glass cracked

Rear exhaust silencer mount detiriorated heat shielding loose

Slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2015 145,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2014

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,521 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Jan 2010 112,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 112,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 99,726 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 99,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 59,888 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

drivers seat not able to be tipped forwards

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 HYU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ET51 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

ET51 HYU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is ET51 HYU safe to buy?

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