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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,149 cc

T461 BSAMOT history

T461 BSA is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
160,600 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 BSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T461 BSA was last recorded at 160,600 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 2,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,676 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,924 miles
Average per year
4,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,600 miles
  • 2024 – 157,676 miles
  • 2023 – 154,497 miles
  • 2021 – 154,456 miles
  • 2020 – 154,275 miles
  • 2019 – 153,406 miles
  • 2017 – 147,373 miles
  • 2016 – 141,420 miles
  • 2015 – 136,929 miles
  • 2014 – 130,864 miles
  • 2013 – 125,123 miles
  • 2012 – 114,893 miles
  • 2011 – 106,114 miles
  • 2010 – 99,045 miles
  • 2009 – 93,224 miles
  • 2008 – 87,475 miles
  • 2007 – 83,250 miles
  • 2005 – 76,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,600 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,600 miles (+2,924)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,600 miles
    Test number
    812287250067
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,676 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,676 miles
    Test number
    443533423564
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,676 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,676 miles
    Test number
    974067665756
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,497 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,497 miles
    Test number
    957125302806
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,456 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,456 miles
    Test number
    735817238651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    856417971787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,275 miles (+869)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    677111327740
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass153,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,406 miles
    Test number
    572924912375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail153,406 miles (+6,033)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,406 miles
    Test number
    334487738430
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass147,373 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,373 miles
    Test number
    933547662568
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes cracking
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak

  11. Fail147,299 miles (+5,879)11 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,299 miles
    Test number
    561365958215
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective Lower arm nylon lock nut not located on thread correctly (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill + bent and damaged (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting leak grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount damaged and deteriorated

  12. Pass141,420 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    962373202383
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  13. Fail141,420 miles (+4,491)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    293253510817
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  14. Pass136,929 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,929 miles
    Test number
    319121029611
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel outer rim slightly distorted

  15. Fail136,926 miles (+6,062)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    414036940397
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside cv gaiter inner end not secure but preventing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel outer rim slightly distorted

  16. Pass130,864 miles (+5,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    359077164222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail125,123 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    165040793247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass125,123 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    599730693263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,893 miles (+8,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,893 miles
    Test number
    858670292254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass106,114 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    665120091213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    260261680247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,045 miles (+5,821)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    381071180290
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass93,224 miles (+5,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    283085799209
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass87,475 miles (+4,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    402085198247
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail83,250 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    830235897236
    • Repaired at testOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass83,250 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    834155897271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,681 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,681 miles
    Test number
    594289617005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail80,651 miles (+4,172)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    332145117090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass76,479 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    76,479 miles
    Test number
    160128045346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,473 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    651067945362
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T461 BSA

Does T461 BSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T461 BSA expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T461 BSA?
The MOT on T461 BSA expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T461 BSA done?
T461 BSA was recorded at 160,600 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
Has T461 BSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 BSA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T461 BSA 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 T461 BSA find?
T461 BSA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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