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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L98 WVLMOT history

L98 WVL is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 28 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
113,768 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 WVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 WVL was last recorded at 113,768 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2013: 11,595 miles, lower than 111,374 miles on 10 Sept 2012.

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
113,675 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,768 miles
  • 2021 – 113,675 miles
  • 2020 – 113,461 miles
  • 2019 – 112,583 miles
  • 2018 – 111,835 miles
  • 2014 – 111,686 miles
  • 2013 – 11,595 miles
  • 2012 – 111,374 miles
  • 2010 – 105,456 miles
  • 2008 – 104,467 miles
  • 2007 – 101,798 miles
  • 2006 – 98,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,768 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,768 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    947551012536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,675 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,675 miles
    Test number
    416125499427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,461 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,461 miles
    Test number
    105516849719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail113,441 miles (+858)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    762419592722
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative drivers control does not raise and lower beams (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,583 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,583 miles
    Test number
    329787579775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,572 miles (+737)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,572 miles
    Test number
    174778064938
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,835 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    735967905472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    965101654364
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail111,686 miles (+100,091)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    508715144375
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass11,595 miles (-99,779)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,595 miles
    Test number
    546974053287
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre inner wall
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack arm

  11. Pass111,374 miles (+15)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,374 miles
    Test number
    138824452283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised
    • NoteFront jacking points to chassis corroded
    • NoteFront subframe rusty
    • NoteHorn poor operation
    • NoteOff side front steering rack arm slight play detected
    • NoteOff side rear jacking point corroded

  12. Fail111,359 miles (+5,903)5 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,359 miles
    Test number
    327069942286
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised
    • NoteFront jacking points to chassis corroded
    • NoteFront subframe rusty
    • NoteHorn poor operation
    • NoteOff side front steering rack arm slight play detected
    • NoteOff side rear jacking point corroded

  13. Pass105,456 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    561827970269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,445 miles (+978)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    360862070255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component 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)
    • NoteFront subframe rusty advise attention.
    • NoteHorn poor operation advise attention.
    • NoteN/s & o/s front jacking points to chassis sections very rusty advise attention.
    • NoteN/s & o/s front outer sills very corroded, non prescribed area, advise attention.
    • NoteO/s front inner sill very corroded advise attention.
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty.
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s steering rack arm.
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition advise replacement.

  15. Pass104,467 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    770259518266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail104,464 miles (+2,666)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    180437918290
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass101,798 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    310963647410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,659 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    611369326201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,653 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    370437526498
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L98 WVL

Does L98 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L98 WVL expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L98 WVL?
The MOT on L98 WVL expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L98 WVL done?
L98 WVL was recorded at 113,768 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 920 miles a year.
Has L98 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 WVL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L98 WVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L98 WVL find?
L98 WVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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