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Renault Clio

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,149 cc

S740 UTUMOT history

S740 UTU is an orange petrol Renault Clio first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2021
Mileage
116,325 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2019
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 UTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S740 UTU was last recorded at 116,325 miles on 12 Sept 2019, 5,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,987 miles · 13 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
5,338 miles
Average per year
5,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 116,325 miles
  • 2018 – 110,987 miles
  • 2016 – 104,281 miles
  • 2015 – 99,515 miles
  • 2014 – 94,945 miles
  • 2013 – 90,188 miles
  • 2012 – 85,189 miles
  • 2011 – 79,788 miles
  • 2010 – 73,640 miles
  • 2009 – 65,331 miles
  • 2008 – 58,135 miles
  • 2007 – 50,412 miles
  • 2006 – 44,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    879329266839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    323279118569
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759646266322
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,325 miles (+5,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,325 miles
    Test number
    478041687997
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber slight deterated

  5. Pass110,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,987 miles
    Test number
    947108104455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,987 miles2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,987 miles
    Test number
    370055391348
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296608674639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    237286716006
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass104,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    121504068249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail104,281 miles (+4,766)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    660384757884
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    466187680754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,515 miles (+4,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    549181906755
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack inner end (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass94,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    948237244210
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail94,945 miles (+4,757)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    136546044218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass90,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    786772663282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,188 miles (+4,999)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    365481063273
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass85,189 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    347216562273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front spring has small amount broken but secure

  18. Fail85,186 miles (+5,398)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    965544062243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front spring has small amount broken but secure

  19. Pass79,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    365196451231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,788 miles (+6,148)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    406525551292
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass73,640 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    360262650262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box baffels insicure

  22. Fail73,640 miles (+8,309)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    702921750241
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box baffels insicure

  23. Pass65,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    330716949235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,331 miles (+7,196)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    561055449207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass58,135 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    722399758268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,412 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    623569247268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass44,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    212510556249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,156 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    252650156239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Questions about S740 UTU

Does S740 UTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 UTU expired on 27 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 UTU?
The MOT on S740 UTU expired on 27 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 UTU done?
S740 UTU was recorded at 116,325 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2019, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
Has S740 UTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 UTU has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S740 UTU 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 S740 UTU find?
S740 UTU failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 5 more.

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