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WA02 JVN

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,744 mi
Last recorded132,744 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,744 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight side play in parking bake lever

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight side play in parking bake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,589 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm minimum legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster broken inside headlamp (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm minimum legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 119,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,511 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,423 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 107,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,868 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox earth strap broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Earth lead from battery to engine melting

Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,828 miles

Bonnet catches on these vehicles are known to fail so checked and found to be functioning correctly at time of test and also lubricated catch to prevent fault from occuring

Moderate side to side play in handbrake lever

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 87,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet catches on these vehicles are known to fail so checked and found to be functioning correctly at time of test and also lubricated catch to prevent fault from occuring

Moderate side to side play in handbrake lever

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 81,960 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 81,960 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 75,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 75,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,613 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SOME HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 16 Feb 2008 70,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SOME HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,932 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 62,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,873 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 53,873 miles

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

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)

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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WA02 JVN is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WA02 JVN, 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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WA02 JVN is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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