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FH51 TLU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,675 miles

Brake pedal anti slip / rubber starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2012 105,532 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

All tyres cracked and perished

Brake pedal rubber deterioated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 102,616 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 102,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

slight play in n/s/front tie rod

wind schreen scratched and chipped

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,915 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,201 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 84,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,980 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,979 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 59,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,458 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,458 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FH51 TLU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FH51 TLU, 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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FH51 TLU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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