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FG52 VHL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,217 mi
Last recorded122,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,217 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,951 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs worn thin

Pass 17 Apr 2010 100,005 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,736 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2008 65,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,650 miles

advise slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2005 42,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,513 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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FG52 VHL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG52 VHL, 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 FG52 VHL registered?

FG52 VHL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FG52 VHL safe to buy?

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