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FH51 YFV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,195 miles

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

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

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 15 Jul 2016 129,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,928 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,843 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 115,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,124 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,839 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 47,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 47,008 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low tread

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 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH51 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

FH51 YFV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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