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NJ08 NFL

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 NFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,532 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,287 miles

all shockers poor condition (corroded

exhaust system poor condition

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

suspension knocks and rattles

Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front drop link poor condition

all shockers poor condition (corroded

exhaust system poor condition

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

suspension knocks and rattles

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,683 miles

front number plate poor condition (damaged)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges (just acceptable)

front number plate poor condition (damaged)

suspension knocks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,002 miles

body damage.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

front number plate poor condition.

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,095 miles

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight damage front number plate.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,670 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

front tyres 3mm.

slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,396 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

uneven wear to all tyres.

various body damage.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,631 miles

corrosion to exhaust

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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NJ08 NFL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJ08 NFL, 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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NJ08 NFL is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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