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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T491 RFWMOT history

T491 RFW is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,807 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 RFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 RFW was last recorded at 54,807 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,419 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
1,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,807 miles
  • 2024 – 54,419 miles
  • 2023 – 51,017 miles
  • 2022 – 49,491 miles
  • 2021 – 48,861 miles
  • 2020 – 47,725 miles
  • 2019 – 47,085 miles
  • 2018 – 45,607 miles
  • 2017 – 43,468 miles
  • 2016 – 42,535 miles
  • 2015 – 41,016 miles
  • 2014 – 40,345 miles
  • 2013 – 39,695 miles
  • 2012 – 38,961 miles
  • 2011 – 37,907 miles
  • 2010 – 36,920 miles
  • 2009 – 35,720 miles
  • 2008 – 34,652 miles
  • 2007 – 33,382 miles
  • 2006 – 31,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,807 miles (+388)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    884120076406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    636570673922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail54,419 miles (+3,342)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    393988533641
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative lamps inop while ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,077 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    258134227370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,017 miles (+1,526)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    795700404404
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass49,491 miles (+630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    217921484347
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass48,861 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    957423297208
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail48,860 miles (+616)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    675262635316
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass48,244 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    643006423457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass47,725 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    355856586447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,085 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    359547832945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    640111122981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,607 miles (+2,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    515640643011
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

  14. Pass43,468 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    615207759749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,535 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    756576661829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,534 miles (+1,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    253733964507
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass41,016 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,016 miles
    Test number
    106113945491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,345 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    859183724016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,695 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    487842423022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,961 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    726312632026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,907 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    138455221003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,920 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    793006030020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,720 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    182821149499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,652 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,652 miles
    Test number
    894632348027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,382 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    134588737426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    561823436073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 RFW

Does T491 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 RFW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 RFW?
The MOT on T491 RFW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 RFW done?
T491 RFW was recorded at 54,807 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,149 miles a year.
Has T491 RFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 RFW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T491 RFW 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 T491 RFW find?
T491 RFW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end corroded, and 6 more.

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