2002 RENAULT CLIO1.4L Petrol

This 2002 Renault Clio shows a consistent history of annual testing, though the current record is now out of date. The most recent test was conducted in November 2021 at 70,935 miles with no defects recorded, but the vehicle has not undergone an inspection for nearly five years. Given the current date of August 2026, the MOT is significantly lapsed. The data from 2018 to 2021 suggests a period of stable operation, as the vehicle passed three consecutive tests without advisories or failures during that specific window. The recorded mileage of 70,935 miles is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, representing an average of just under 3,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear from distance. In the November 2013 test at 57,275 miles, the tester identified play in the steering rack inner joints and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage mountings. While these issues were addressed, the low mileage profile indicates the car may have sat stationary for long periods, which can lead to fluid breakdown, seized brake calipers, or perished suspension bushes. Historical failures reveal recurring issues with the suspension and electrical systems. In November 2017, the vehicle failed due to multiple faults including a Supplementary Restraint System warning, a horn failure, and movement in the Macpherson strut support bearings. A year later in 2018, a rough nearside rear wheel bearing was identified. These entries, combined with the 2015 failure involving a fractured rear coil spring and excessive play in a nearside track rod end, A buyer must verify the current structural integrity of the chassis and the state of the suspension components, as the lack of recent data leaves the current condition of these parts unknown.