Renault logo

Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T778 LKGMOT history

T778 LKG is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 81,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
81,609 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,465 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T778 LKG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T778 LKG
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
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T778 LKG was last recorded at 81,609 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2022: 76,598 miles, lower than 78,815 miles on 23 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,595 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,609 miles
  • 2024 – 80,465 miles
  • 2023 – 78,113 miles
  • 2022 – 76,683 miles
  • 2020 – 78,815 miles
  • 2019 – 72,737 miles
  • 2018 – 67,276 miles
  • 2017 – 63,530 miles
  • 2016 – 63,003 miles
  • 2015 – 61,834 miles
  • 2014 – 60,993 miles
  • 2013 – 59,542 miles
  • 2012 – 58,312 miles
  • 2011 – 57,768 miles
  • 2010 – 57,055 miles
  • 2009 – 56,165 miles
  • 2008 – 55,478 miles
  • 2007 – 54,816 miles
  • 2006 – 53,887 miles
  • 2005 – 52,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,609 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    901103140162
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,609 miles (+14)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    759184780500
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,595 miles (+6)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    556006360500
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Rear most) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Fail81,589 miles (+1,124)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    458847075637
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (rear most mount) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,465 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    572710190105
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,113 miles (+1,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,113 miles
    Test number
    964902564713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,683 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,683 miles
    Test number
    738618863097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,598 miles (-2,217)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    749658026425
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    559917123293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,810 miles (+6,073)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    597771110897
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,737 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    450128981307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,276 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    323670083842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail67,247 miles (+3,717)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    122324245593
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,530 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,530 miles
    Test number
    178399504996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,524 miles (+521)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    365398386403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass63,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    720514776515
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyer perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail63,003 miles (+1,169)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    264077084666
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyer perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass61,834 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    717733134648
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass60,993 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    226289304396
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail60,993 miles (+1,451)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    135484904334
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass59,542 miles (+17)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    469705913309
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail59,525 miles (+1,213)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    255268403322
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass58,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    825324512338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,312 miles (+544)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    949140212316
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass57,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    588152911396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,768 miles (+713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    908332611355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass57,055 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    921615710390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,165 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    193065589260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,478 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    370437888415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,816 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    583675297260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,887 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    521370906388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass52,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    170625105320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T778 LKG

Does T778 LKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T778 LKG expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T778 LKG?
The MOT on T778 LKG expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T778 LKG done?
T778 LKG was recorded at 81,609 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,465 miles a year.
Has T778 LKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 LKG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T778 LKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T778 LKG find?
T778 LKG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T778 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.