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AP08 LPY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,789 mi
Last recorded128,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 128,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,909 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2019 117,868 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,612 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,478 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,007 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,637 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing lipped on inner faces

offside front windscreen wiper rubber blade deteriorated-just clearing screen

service due warning lamp on

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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AP08 LPY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP08 LPY, 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 AP08 LPY registered?

AP08 LPY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AP08 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 LPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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