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Renault Clio

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,149 cc

T229 FJTMOT history

T229 FJT is an orange petrol Renault Clio first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
100,366 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 FJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T229 FJT was last recorded at 100,366 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 1,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,383 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,983 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,366 miles
  • 2023 – 98,383 miles
  • 2022 – 97,398 miles
  • 2021 – 97,317 miles
  • 2020 – 96,678 miles
  • 2019 – 92,461 miles
  • 2018 – 89,279 miles
  • 2017 – 84,599 miles
  • 2016 – 80,899 miles
  • 2015 – 76,472 miles
  • 2014 – 71,567 miles
  • 2013 – 68,259 miles
  • 2012 – 66,097 miles
  • 2011 – 64,626 miles
  • 2010 – 61,963 miles
  • 2009 – 57,431 miles
  • 2008 – 41,692 miles
  • 2007 – 37,215 miles
  • 2006 – 32,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,366 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,366 miles (+1,983)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,366 miles
    Test number
    446276143090
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    235836002416
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,383 miles (+985)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    859541519054
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,398 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    428899853633
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,317 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    822797784558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    123833238834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,678 miles (+4,217)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    893227479212
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak rear (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  8. Pass92,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    212318215269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,460 miles (+3,181)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    202582754148
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,279 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,279 miles
    Test number
    283304431723
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail89,256 miles (+4,657)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    221157910123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,599 miles (+3,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    956894441530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass80,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    440593965539
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front sidelights poor
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor

  14. Fail80,889 miles (+4,417)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    211368865503
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front sidelights poor
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor

  15. Pass76,472 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    985023935176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail76,467 miles (+4,900)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    145682935177
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail71,567 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    207591944443
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s wing mirror galss excessively damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

  18. Pass71,567 miles (+3,308)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    665591244105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s wing mirror galss excessively damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

  19. Pass68,259 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    426642843159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail68,258 miles (+2,161)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    668851043131
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass66,097 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,097 miles
    Test number
    218898932482
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  22. Fail66,089 miles (+1,463)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    935226432125
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  23. Pass64,626 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    738344241136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass61,963 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    223686350030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail61,933 miles (+4,502)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    963334850012
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

  26. Pass57,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    312308849028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,431 miles (+15,739)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    130038349445
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  28. Pass41,692 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,692 miles
    Test number
    312956868086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,215 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    770538917128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    721663536177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 FJT

Does T229 FJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 FJT expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 FJT?
The MOT on T229 FJT expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 FJT done?
T229 FJT was recorded at 100,366 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has T229 FJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 FJT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T229 FJT 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 T229 FJT find?
T229 FJT failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 8 more.

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