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FG52 VSL

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,581 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 88,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,349 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,958 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,896 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,137 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,016 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,721 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,169 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,789 miles

advise front discs

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 VSL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FG52 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

FG52 VSL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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