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Renault Clio

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,149 cc

LR59 TAUMOT history

LR59 TAU is a grey petrol Renault Clio first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

LR59 TAU grey Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
84,186 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 TAU was last recorded at 84,186 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,184 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,186 miles
  • 2022 – 76,968 miles
  • 2021 – 73,101 miles
  • 2020 – 70,336 miles
  • 2019 – 68,013 miles
  • 2018 – 64,917 miles
  • 2017 – 62,049 miles
  • 2016 – 55,450 miles
  • 2015 – 47,657 miles
  • 2014 – 38,239 miles
  • 2013 – 32,761 miles
  • 2012 – 23,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,186 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s/f wing mirror taped/different mirror stuck on, N/s headlight crackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,186 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    198488243157
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing mirror taped/different mirror stuck on, N/s headlight crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,184 miles (+7,216)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    702172329645
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing mirror taped/different mirror stuck on, N/s headlight crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,968 miles (+3,867)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    206277189349
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    625245745800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,101 miles (+2,765)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    387493690249
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,336 miles (+2,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    212109417890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,013 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,013 miles
    Test number
    290145910843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail68,013 miles (+3,096)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,013 miles
    Test number
    470841460655
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass64,917 miles (+2,868)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    966823245528
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    586349148493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

  11. Fail62,049 miles (+6,599)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    377962707086
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

  12. Pass55,450 miles (+31)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    900794954423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber broken

  13. Fail55,419 miles (+7,762)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    111180802619
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber broken

  14. Pass47,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    725969658410
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

  15. Fail47,657 miles (+9,418)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    721637154745
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

  16. Pass38,239 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    426262004354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaustmount deteriated but still supporting exhaust

  17. Fail38,239 miles (+5,478)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    437142404463
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaustmount deteriated but still supporting exhaust

  18. Pass32,761 miles (+8,814)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    106959453242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

  19. Pass23,947 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    168615152201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR59 TAU

Does LR59 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 TAU expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 TAU?
The MOT on LR59 TAU expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 TAU done?
LR59 TAU was recorded at 84,186 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has LR59 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 TAU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 TAU 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 LR59 TAU find?
LR59 TAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; n/s/f wing mirror taped/different mirror stuck on, n/s headlight crack; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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