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AU08 RVT

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 89,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,901 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is also damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake has little reverse travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 78,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is also damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake has little reverse travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On 14 clicks (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Fitted a new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On 14 clicks (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,908 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,384 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,197 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,799 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU08 RVT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU08 RVT, 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 AU08 RVT registered?

AU08 RVT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AU08 RVT safe to buy?

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