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NM08 RTU

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,565 mi
Last recorded80,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased on floor of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes on floor of vehicle ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clips on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 80,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased on floor of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes on floor of vehicle ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clips on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,797 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 70,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 65,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,187 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 62,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,829 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 57,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,924 miles

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

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

surface cuts in both rear tyre walls

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,549 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 54,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,623 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,623 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,300 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges . nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,092 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 39,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,840 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 25,840 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NM08 RTU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NM08 RTU, 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 NM08 RTU registered?

NM08 RTU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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