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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T297 DFCMOT history

T297 DFC is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
118,028 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 DFC was last recorded at 118,028 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,028 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,028 miles
  • 2020 – 115,341 miles
  • 2019 – 111,733 miles
  • 2018 – 107,636 miles
  • 2017 – 103,599 miles
  • 2016 – 99,622 miles
  • 2015 – 95,359 miles
  • 2014 – 90,484 miles
  • 2013 – 83,456 miles
  • 2012 – 80,200 miles
  • 2011 – 75,731 miles
  • 2010 – 69,750 miles
  • 2009 – 63,148 miles
  • 2008 – 54,607 miles
  • 2007 – 48,568 miles
  • 2006 – 44,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,028 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (previous leak? (1.1.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger faulty (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,028 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    475267300422
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (previous leak? (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger faulty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,028 miles (+2,687)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    913949261408
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to system joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (previous leak? (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger faulty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,341 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    191749257814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail115,336 miles (+3,603)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    899087005426
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,733 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    418873559646
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail111,733 miles (+4,097)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    329412073816
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,636 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    239867479487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,635 miles (+4,036)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,635 miles
    Test number
    301979830114
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    666530036520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail103,599 miles (+3,977)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    995521206072
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass99,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    175809718646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output head lamp faded (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Fail99,622 miles (+4,263)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    901620687533
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output head lamp faded (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass95,359 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    361625784842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,358 miles (+4,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    271599588600
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass90,484 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    928465494285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,456 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    199178583250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,454 miles (+3,254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    338697583420
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  18. Pass80,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    755302892269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,200 miles (+4,469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    495041592230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass75,731 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    858312291230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front shocker weeping
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar bush perished

  21. Fail75,731 miles (+5,981)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    289801891299
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front shocker weeping
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar bush perished
    • NoteOil level too high

  22. Pass69,750 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    471507600486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,148 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    450946609432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    641774308367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Fail54,606 miles (+6,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,606 miles
    Test number
    441462608449
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass48,568 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    952089417315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,030 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    771464627132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,687 miles
    Test number
    271025526185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,687 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,687 miles
    Test number
    192155626146
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wiper slightly split.

Questions about T297 DFC

Does T297 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 DFC expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 DFC?
The MOT on T297 DFC expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 DFC done?
T297 DFC was recorded at 118,028 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has T297 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 DFC has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T297 DFC 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 T297 DFC find?
T297 DFC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (previous leak?; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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