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ET51 LJA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,430 mi
Last recorded101,430 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,430 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable inner rack joint small play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable inner rack joint small play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,342 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,277 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 63,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,375 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 47,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front wipers split slightly at ends

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 25,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LJA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LJA, 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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ET51 LJA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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