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AF08 PRP

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,881 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 87,879 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,438 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,101 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,886 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 48,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,789 miles

excessive wear in engine mount

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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AF08 PRP is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PRP, 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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What year was AF08 PRP registered?

AF08 PRP is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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