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NM08 VLS

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,291 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,092 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,330 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,330 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre cracking/splitting

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 46,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre cracking/splitting

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,094 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 29,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 10,704 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 VLS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

NM08 VLS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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