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FH02 SFJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 90,130 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 90,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 83,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 69,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,147 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 63,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 55,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,073 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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FH02 SFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH02 SFJ, 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 FH02 SFJ registered?

FH02 SFJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is FH02 SFJ safe to buy?

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