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FE52 LEJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,048 mi
Last recorded101,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,048 miles

nsr tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,019 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 69,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,564 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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FE52 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE52 LEJ, 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 FE52 LEJ registered?

FE52 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FE52 LEJ safe to buy?

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