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FH51 TLZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,740 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,223 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust back box mounting poor

n/s front tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,805 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SERVICE LIGHT ON!

Fail 31 Dec 2008 61,805 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SERVICE LIGHT ON!

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,652 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 43,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,432 miles

both front and rear number plates have water ingress damage

front brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Jan 2006 33,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 TLZ 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 58.8%.

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 TLZ, 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 FH51 TLZ registered?

FH51 TLZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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