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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,149 cc

L8 TFHMOT history

L8 TFH is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L8 TFH black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,091 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TFH was last recorded at 127,091 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,033 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,058 miles
Average per year
6,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,091 miles
  • 2024 – 121,033 miles
  • 2023 – 115,622 miles
  • 2022 – 112,028 miles
  • 2021 – 107,993 miles
  • 2020 – 106,118 miles
  • 2019 – 100,744 miles
  • 2018 – 93,230 miles
  • 2017 – 88,010 miles
  • 2016 – 84,804 miles
  • 2015 – 78,298 miles
  • 2014 – 64,321 miles
  • 2013 – 52,581 miles
  • 2012 – 38,148 miles
  • 2011 – 29,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear tyre is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,091 miles (+6,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    283290303961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass121,033 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    547338601096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,622 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    510347950495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,028 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    355183097524
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass107,993 miles (+1,875)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    336266077048
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,118 miles (+5,374)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    265085700287
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,744 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    392228012667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,725 miles (+7,495)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,725 miles
    Test number
    810342347367
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass93,230 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,230 miles
    Test number
    686666083290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing

  10. Fail93,220 miles (+5,210)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    362673537028
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing

  11. Pass88,010 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    291823419849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,958 miles (+3,154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    876902005447
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass84,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,804 miles
    Test number
    373094978455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,804 miles (+6,506)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,804 miles
    Test number
    583896756542
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront steel fuel pipe corroded

  15. Pass78,298 miles (+13,977)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    599054345037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,321 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    968540434036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

  17. Fail64,321 miles (+11,740)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    879100034077
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

  18. Pass52,581 miles (+14,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    276211353082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass38,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,148 miles
    Test number
    156907032012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,148 miles (+8,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,148 miles
    Test number
    997867232058
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass29,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    808040461087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,858 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    565660561002
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 TFH

Does L8 TFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TFH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 TFH?
The MOT on L8 TFH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TFH done?
L8 TFH was recorded at 127,091 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,589 miles a year.
Has L8 TFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TFH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 TFH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TFH find?
L8 TFH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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