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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

L3 WLMMOT history

L3 WLM is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,946 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WLM was last recorded at 107,946 miles on 21 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2013: 104,950 miles, lower than 105,624 miles on 3 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,932 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,946 miles
  • 2025 – 107,384 miles
  • 2024 – 106,812 miles
  • 2023 – 106,477 miles
  • 2022 – 106,208 miles
  • 2019 – 105,754 miles
  • 2013 – 104,950 miles
  • 2010 – 105,624 miles
  • 2009 – 98,110 miles
  • 2008 – 91,540 miles
  • 2007 – 84,278 miles
  • 2006 – 81,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,946 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,946 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    295825571172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail107,932 miles (+548)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,932 miles
    Test number
    236336445279
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass107,384 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    518733518515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,812 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,812 miles
    Test number
    431357184097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,477 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,477 miles
    Test number
    729037468736
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perished
  6. Fail106,476 miles (+268)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    829751997573
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perished
  7. Pass106,208 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,208 miles
    Test number
    778253283694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,190 miles (+436)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    330915743151
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,754 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    663459128372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,950 miles (-674)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    499652993226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,624 miles (+7,514)9 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    713314450132
    • DangerousFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f abs ring broken
  12. Pass98,110 miles (+630)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    233439069054
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal feel slightly spongy but not excessive and still performing up to standard
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall cracking
  13. Fail97,480 miles (+5,940)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    792538759074
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall cracking
  14. Pass91,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    792819448088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,540 miles (+7,262)2 failures3 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    283537448055
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass84,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    772267047071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,278 miles (+2,711)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    564306447043
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust centre section split
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel bearing
  18. Pass81,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    644694176018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,567 miles (+273)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    892924176002
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust split ( temp repair done )
    • NoteN/s + os front driveshaft ABS rings split
    • NoteNail in n/s/front tyre and o/s/rear tyre
  20. Fail81,294 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    540537066044
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about L3 WLM

Does L3 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 WLM is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 WLM?
The MOT on L3 WLM is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 WLM done?
L3 WLM was recorded at 107,946 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,319 miles a year.
Has L3 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WLM has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 WLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 WLM find?
L3 WLM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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