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ET51 MVU

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 128,716 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 127,072 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,986 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,089 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,887 miles

Rear seat belts not tested,child seats fitted in rear.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 78,778 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,609 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 MVU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

ET51 MVU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is ET51 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 MVU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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