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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T597 ECKMOT history

T597 ECK is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,526 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 ECK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 ECK was last recorded at 132,526 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,662 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,526 miles
  • 2025 – 130,662 miles
  • 2024 – 130,642 miles
  • 2023 – 130,471 miles
  • 2022 – 130,230 miles
  • 2021 – 129,591 miles
  • 2019 – 123,987 miles
  • 2018 – 121,173 miles
  • 2017 – 119,651 miles
  • 2016 – 117,602 miles
  • 2015 – 115,264 miles
  • 2014 – 109,265 miles
  • 2013 – 101,109 miles
  • 2012 – 94,054 miles
  • 2011 – 85,840 miles
  • 2010 – 78,101 miles
  • 2009 – 69,032 miles
  • 2008 – 60,730 miles
  • 2007 – 51,162 miles
  • 2006 – 42,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,526 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    609653537598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,662 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    757980808802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,642 miles (+171)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,642 miles
    Test number
    626543197601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass130,471 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    326152004458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  5. Pass130,230 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,230 miles
    Test number
    961707720913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,591 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    868440843492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,577 miles (+5,590)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,577 miles
    Test number
    326116546572
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass123,987 miles (+2,814)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    133441793207
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,173 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    389476014440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,651 miles
    Test number
    256323014446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,644 miles (+2,042)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    263734625334
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass117,602 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,602 miles
    Test number
    471182550395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,264 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    624268614241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  14. Fail115,254 miles (+5,989)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,254 miles
    Test number
    909828005269
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCoolant level low.

  15. Pass109,265 miles (+8,156)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    348200124426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

  16. Pass101,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    236948303268
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail101,109 miles (+7,055)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    808677503206
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass94,054 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    815963222204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,933 miles (+8,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    365616712436
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass85,840 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    267036091138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail85,597 miles (+7,496)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    225369181199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low.

  22. Pass78,101 miles (+9,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    454868210242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass69,032 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    274502419255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating.
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating.

  24. Fail69,032 miles (+8,302)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    562262919279
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating.
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating.

  25. Pass60,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    731627818205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail60,730 miles (+9,568)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    740347418246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass51,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    301908417247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,162 miles (+8,876)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    874088017294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass42,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    211699126209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T597 ECK

Does T597 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T597 ECK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T597 ECK?
The MOT on T597 ECK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T597 ECK done?
T597 ECK was recorded at 132,526 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has T597 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 ECK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T597 ECK 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 T597 ECK find?
T597 ECK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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