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NL08 WLR

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WLR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,261 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,650 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nsf tyre tread showing signs of deterioration

advise osr bumper slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,703 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service light on

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,699 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 69,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,815 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 57,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,327 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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NL08 WLR is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

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

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