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FE52 RAX

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 115,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 108,974 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,677 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,677 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant level low

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 38,363 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RAX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE52 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

FE52 RAX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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