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AP08 VMJ

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 116,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,074 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,524 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,705 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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AP08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP08 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

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

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