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AM08 AUT

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AUT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,211 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,347 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

o/s/r o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perished

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,347 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

o/s/r o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,763 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil on min

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn and deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 90,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn and deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,883 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,133 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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AM08 AUT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AM08 AUT, 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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AM08 AUT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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