Renault logo

Renault Clio

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,149 cc

S118 LJMMOT history

S118 LJM is a yellow petrol Renault Clio first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,590 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S118 LJM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S118 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 LJM was last recorded at 147,590 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,584 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,590 miles
  • 2025 – 143,722 miles
  • 2024 – 141,985 miles
  • 2023 – 139,370 miles
  • 2022 – 136,661 miles
  • 2021 – 133,597 miles
  • 2020 – 131,631 miles
  • 2019 – 127,420 miles
  • 2018 – 124,417 miles
  • 2017 – 120,526 miles
  • 2016 – 115,225 miles
  • 2015 – 107,976 miles
  • 2014 – 100,229 miles
  • 2013 – 92,101 miles
  • 2012 – 83,111 miles
  • 2011 – 72,473 miles
  • 2010 – 65,303 miles
  • 2009 – 59,463 miles
  • 2008 – 55,565 miles
  • 2007 – 51,722 miles
  • 2006 – 47,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,590 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,590 miles
    Test number
    141472090756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,584 miles (+3,862)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,584 miles
    Test number
    244467799167
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,722 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    835321994569
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail143,722 miles (+1,737)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    799553329215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working bulb had fallen out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,985 miles (+2,615)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,985 miles
    Test number
    467001563240
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight inbalance in front brakes
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack

  6. Pass139,370 miles (+2,709)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    962036069410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component SWITCH (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass136,661 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,661 miles
    Test number
    107297865212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cill getting very rusty

  8. Pass133,597 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,597 miles
    Test number
    802041693382
    • AdvisoryBOTH BODY SILLS STARTING TO RUST

  9. Pass131,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,631 miles
    Test number
    508617202348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BODY SILL RUST STARTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail131,631 miles (+4,211)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,631 miles
    Test number
    297324694077
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BODY SILL RUST STARTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,420 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    638070536907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage SENSOR (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass124,417 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    105012064977
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component SENSOR (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass120,526 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,526 miles
    Test number
    214039745944
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass115,225 miles (+7,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    906843747138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

  15. Pass107,976 miles (+7,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    709421765050
    • NoteH/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

  16. Pass100,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    667744564041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail100,229 miles (+8,128)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    938544364062
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass92,101 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    775159753032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,111 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    178865452453
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteREAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (O/S)

  20. Fail83,110 miles (+10,637)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    948645852050
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteREAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (O/S)

  21. Pass72,473 miles (+134)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    757699951082
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteBoth sides front indicater bulbs fading
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  22. Fail72,339 miles (+7,036)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    678796551088
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth sides front indicater bulbs fading
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  23. Pass65,303 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,303 miles
    Test number
    684194060006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,287 miles (+5,824)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    383133660094
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

  25. Pass59,463 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    181072259090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,565 miles (+3,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    902683848042
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE PERISHED

  27. Pass51,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,722 miles
    Test number
    470487457079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,722 miles (+3,764)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,722 miles
    Test number
    153452157410
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop links worn
    • NoteDamage to bodywork
    • NoteFront brakes out of ballance
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber worn

  29. Pass47,958 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    261938656022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDamage to bodywork
    • NoteNearside antiroll bar drop link worn
    • NoteNearside rack gaiter perrishing

Questions about S118 LJM

Does S118 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 LJM is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 LJM?
The MOT on S118 LJM is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 LJM done?
S118 LJM was recorded at 147,590 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has S118 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 LJM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S118 LJM 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 S118 LJM find?
S118 LJM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S118 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.