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SW08ARU
2008 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration SW08ARU
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,543 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- age related corrosion
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- age related corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,192 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,339 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,467 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,521 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp damaged
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp damaged
- Central Front radiator support corroded
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,149 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,575 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,866 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,670 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,798 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,940 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,642 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,348 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,095 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,856 MI
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SW08ARU was registered on 2008-06-10
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