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ET51 UBD

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner tie rods slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

The brake servo is heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 93,750 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner tie rods slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

The brake servo is heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,844 miles

both headlamp lenses faded , still has beam pattern

front brake discs rusty

front outer anti roll bar drop links perished

oil leak from engine , not dripping

Pass 29 May 2019 87,221 miles

front discs rusty inner edge

headlamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 17 May 2018 84,086 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition , not affecting beam pattern

Fail 17 May 2018 84,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition , not affecting beam pattern

Pass 22 May 2017 81,925 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre cracked , no cords showing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,121 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and low inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,121 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack and low inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 76,105 miles

very slight play in both steering arms

Pass 8 May 2014 72,668 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 68,984 miles

Rear tyre offside skight out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,240 miles

front inner brake discs wearing and slightly scored

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating. we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 6 May 2011 62,747 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,741 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 48,031 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 42,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,802 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,799 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UBD is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

ET51 UBD is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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