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ET51 LRZ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,474 mi
Last recorded164,474 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 LRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2013 164,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 164,474 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 164,108 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 151,403 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 151,403 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,010 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,346 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,592 miles

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

hazard switch loose/damaged

near side rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,198 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 848,940 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,121 miles

has slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 LRZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

ET51 LRZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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The MOT history for ET51 LRZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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