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FA02 FEP

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 121,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2015 115,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service light on

various oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in front shocker tops

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

dents and scratches to body panels

exhaust rear hanger worn

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,606 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at ball joint

Fail 29 Mar 2012 97,168 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,503 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,372 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 36,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FA02 FEP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FA02 FEP, 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 FA02 FEP registered?

FA02 FEP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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