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AF08 HWS

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 140,370 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,974 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside less effective. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 132,969 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside less effective. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,827 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,054 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,081 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,140 miles

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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AF08 HWS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 AF08 HWS, 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 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 HWS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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