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FD51 NJE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 NJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 144,304 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting deteriating

Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,019 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 139,933 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 107,998 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 May 2013 119,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 119,978 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 102,800 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 85,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 69,131 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 69,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 44,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,355 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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FD51 NJE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FD51 NJE, 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 FD51 NJE registered?

FD51 NJE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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