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Renault Clio

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T638 RDLMOT history

T638 RDL is an orange petrol Renault Clio first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,978 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 RDL was last recorded at 78,978 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,057 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
2,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,978 miles
  • 2024 – 78,057 miles
  • 2023 – 77,080 miles
  • 2022 – 76,154 miles
  • 2021 – 75,202 miles
  • 2020 – 73,531 miles
  • 2019 – 65,947 miles
  • 2018 – 61,054 miles
  • 2017 – 55,880 miles
  • 2016 – 52,425 miles
  • 2015 – 47,782 miles
  • 2014 – 42,695 miles
  • 2013 – 37,908 miles
  • 2012 – 36,550 miles
  • 2011 – 35,184 miles
  • 2010 – 33,835 miles
  • 2009 – 32,214 miles
  • 2008 – 30,018 miles
  • 2007 – 27,599 miles
  • 2006 – 24,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,978 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    974350157078
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  2. Pass78,057 miles (+977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    355660754980
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  3. Pass77,080 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    922671360590
    • AdvisoryFront drop link rubbers deteriorated ( both sides )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass76,154 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,154 miles
    Test number
    210974003028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,202 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    209228545492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    805681396433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,531 miles (+7,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    496689793290
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    559661329961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,947 miles (+4,893)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    325034147652
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,054 miles (+5,174)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    786769418231
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass55,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    640039426569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,880 miles (+3,455)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    763210101766
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass52,425 miles (+4,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    582235520046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Droplink rubber perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight movement in top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Droplink rubber perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight movement in top mount

  14. Pass47,782 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    968119718374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,695 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,695 miles
    Test number
    307603084250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,523 miles
    Test number
    646878574047
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail40,523 miles (+2,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,523 miles
    Test number
    338498974025
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass37,908 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    187194483441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth fron t wiper blades slightly split
    • NoteNear side front tyre wall slightly damaged
    • NoteNear side rear tyre age cracked to limit
    • NoteOff side rear tyre age cracked
    • NoteOff side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  19. Fail37,908 miles (+1,358)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    488804183017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth fron t wiper blades slightly split
    • NoteNear side front tyre wall slightly damaged
    • NoteNear side rear tyre age cracked to limit
    • NoteOff side rear tyre age cracked
    • NoteOff side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  20. Pass36,550 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    207950292086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,184 miles (+1,349)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,184 miles
    Test number
    328769281084
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split
    • NoteRear exhuast mount in very poor condtion

  22. Pass33,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,835 miles
    Test number
    263304980036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,835 miles (+1,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,835 miles
    Test number
    192314780049
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Fail32,214 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,214 miles
    Test number
    770157879047
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteBoyh headlamp beam patterns are poor

  25. Pass32,214 miles (+2,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,214 miles
    Test number
    950037979049
    • NoteBoyh headlamp beam patterns are poor

  26. Pass30,018 miles (+2,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    604351498077
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam patterns starting to defuse

  27. Pass27,599 miles (+2,971)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    443561877069
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteExhaust rear rubber mount perished

  28. Fail24,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    200232386084
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  29. Pass24,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    601072186058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T638 RDL

Does T638 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T638 RDL is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T638 RDL?
The MOT on T638 RDL is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T638 RDL done?
T638 RDL was recorded at 78,978 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,778 miles a year.
Has T638 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 RDL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T638 RDL 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 T638 RDL find?
T638 RDL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly damaged; nearside front steering rack gaiter perished, and 2 more.

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