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ET51 LHY

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,809 mi
Last recorded128,809 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 LHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,809 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 128,805 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,608 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2015 119,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,357 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,347 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,808 miles

Oil leak

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

play in both front strut top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,808 miles

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

Oil leak

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

play in both front strut top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,155 miles

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

Oil leak

osf brake disc slightly worn

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,155 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

osf brake disc slightly worn

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,808 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 69,877 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)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer jets - one of the offside jets blocked

Fail 23 May 2008 69,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer jets - one of the offside jets blocked

Pass 2 Nov 2006 62,772 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LHY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

ET51 LHY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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