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AM08 KJZ

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,756 mi
Last recorded137,756 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 129,834 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,389 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,753 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm2mm1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm1.6mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm3mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm2mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,007 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,521 miles

offside Wiper Blade split

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 KJZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJZ, 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 AM08 KJZ registered?

AM08 KJZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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