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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,149 cc

T490 NLCMOT history

T490 NLC is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,788 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 NLC was last recorded at 65,788 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 2,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,764 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,024 miles
Average per year
2,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,788 miles
  • 2024 – 63,764 miles
  • 2023 – 63,618 miles
  • 2022 – 62,214 miles
  • 2021 – 61,230 miles
  • 2020 – 59,373 miles
  • 2019 – 57,690 miles
  • 2018 – 56,187 miles
  • 2017 – 54,292 miles
  • 2016 – 51,755 miles
  • 2015 – 48,696 miles
  • 2014 – 46,615 miles
  • 2013 – 44,450 miles
  • 2012 – 41,964 miles
  • 2011 – 38,260 miles
  • 2010 – 33,478 miles
  • 2009 – 28,600 miles
  • 2008 – 25,104 miles
  • 2007 – 21,282 miles
  • 2006 – 17,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,788 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,788 miles (+2,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    164806569845
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass63,764 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,764 miles
    Test number
    397655514508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    454740295671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail63,618 miles (+1,404)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    307834547351
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,214 miles (+984)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    813818761292
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass61,230 miles (+1,857)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    455890820939
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass59,373 miles (+1,683)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    358321918929
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mount wearing

  8. Pass57,690 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    552548088647
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  9. Pass56,187 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,187 miles
    Test number
    843566407313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,292 miles (+2,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    699925713904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter cracking (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear window brake light inoperative

  11. Pass51,755 miles (+3,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    398085140082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass48,696 miles (+2,081)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    577105675142
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box and center pipe corroding
    • NoteRear window brake light inoperative

  13. Pass46,615 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    289864274402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,450 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,450 miles
    Test number
    258115783480
    • NoteHead light lens dicolouring
    • NoteNot all rear window brake light bulbs working
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

  15. Fail44,450 miles (+2,486)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,450 miles
    Test number
    569085183131
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteHead light lens dicolouring
    • NoteNot all rear window brake light bulbs working
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

  16. Pass41,964 miles (+3,704)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    749137782192
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyre treads cracking and treads low

  17. Pass38,260 miles (+4,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    877046371186
    • NoteFront tyre treads on 2mm
    • NoteRear tyre walls starting to perish and crack

  18. Pass33,478 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    240987970460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,600 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    823725999185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,104 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,104 miles
    Test number
    523512188184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,282 miles (+3,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    200538677132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass17,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    714560786176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 NLC

Does T490 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 NLC expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 NLC?
The MOT on T490 NLC expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 NLC done?
T490 NLC was recorded at 65,788 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 2,504 miles a year.
Has T490 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 NLC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T490 NLC 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 T490 NLC find?
T490 NLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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