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NL08 YGY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,645 mi
Last recorded116,645 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,645 miles

anti roll bar corroded

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust back box rubber mount torn and ready to detach

nsf inner rack arm corroded

nsf track rod end corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

under body metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 116,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

anti roll bar corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both inner rack arms heavily corroded

exhaust back box rubber mount torn and ready to detach

nsf track rod end corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

under body metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 116,178 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2023 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember radiator mtg point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,749 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,743 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected hole in lamp (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 110,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,479 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,069 miles

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

n/s/f tyre ia perished in tne tread patturn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,184 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 YGY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL08 YGY, 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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NL08 YGY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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