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NH08 PNJ

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,407 mi
Last recorded73,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 PNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 73,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size of tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 68,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 60,783 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lights have reduced light (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,797 miles

both inner rod end have play

Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner rod end have play

Pass 1 May 2019 48,824 miles

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

Offside Rear road wheel inner rim has a major repair

Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear road wheel inner rim has a major repair

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,875 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,208 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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NH08 PNJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NH08 PNJ, 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 NH08 PNJ registered?

NH08 PNJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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