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NL08 EVP

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 EVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 109,642 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 109,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear unable to teat rear seat belts and seat security , seats folded and covered

Fail 14 Jul 2025 109,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear unable to teat rear seat belts and seat security , seats folded and covered

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,444 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat

service light on

Fail 11 Jul 2023 94,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat

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

service light on

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on front passenger seat

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,630 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 608,616 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 608,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 63,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,231 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,265 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,214 miles

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

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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NL08 EVP is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NL08 EVP, 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 NL08 EVP registered?

NL08 EVP is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is NL08 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 EVP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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