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NJ08 VVE

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 66,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central main-unable to fully inspect due to retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter (inner clip) missing

Rear exhaust heat shield missing-no risk of fire

Fail 7 May 2019 66,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central main-unable to fully inspect due to retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter (inner clip) missing

Rear exhaust heat shield missing-no risk of fire

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 1 May 2018 62,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main x 2 -unable to assess fully within retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 62,964 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main x 2 -unable to assess fully within retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished on edges

Offside Front Outer slight leak past failed inner clip

Rear brakes slightly uneven application

engine oil level low

Pass 8 May 2017 58,733 miles

Front brake discs inner face very poor condition

Front brakes slightly uneven release

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly-unable to fully test wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls badley perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 58,733 miles

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

Front brake discs inner face very poor condition

Front brakes slightly uneven release

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly-unable to fully test wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls badley perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc inner face poor condition

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc inner face poor condition

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Pass 5 May 2015 49,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly (unable to fully check wheel bearing)

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish/crack

Pass 6 May 2014 45,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 322,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,407 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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NJ08 VVE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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