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AT57 MLJ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 MLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,463 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres bald on egdes

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,561 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 103,561 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,393 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,175 miles

1. Slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,075 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits

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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AT57 MLJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AT57 MLJ, 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 AT57 MLJ registered?

AT57 MLJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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