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AP08 MHY

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,759 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 71,721 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,452 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f outer cv gaiter clip slightly loose

Fail 5 Jan 2023 66,665 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp switch faulty (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,747 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,811 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,811 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,488 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 47,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 44,341 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 41,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 33,555 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 29,597 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 29,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 25,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 22,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 18,013 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 May 2011 18,013 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

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 MHY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP08 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

AP08 MHY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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