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N888 LOU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,559 mi
Last recorded101,559 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 LOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 101,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,933 miles

Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,693 miles

Lower radiator support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,693 miles

Lower radiator support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower radiator support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower radiator support corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower radiator support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 50,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear seats have movement on back rest stops

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 May 2017 37,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,149 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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N888 LOU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N888 LOU, 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 N888 LOU registered?

N888 LOU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for N888 LOU shows 18 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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