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AM08 NJY

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NJY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 137,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded /suspension corroded front and rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 137,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 136,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,619 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,577 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 44,458 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,664 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 NJY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AM08 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

AM08 NJY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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