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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,149 cc

T978 SBRMOT history

T978 SBR is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,294 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 SBR
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 valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 SBR was last recorded at 61,294 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,288 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,294 miles
  • 2025 – 60,511 miles
  • 2024 – 59,910 miles
  • 2023 – 59,681 miles
  • 2022 – 58,820 miles
  • 2020 – 58,455 miles
  • 2019 – 57,949 miles
  • 2017 – 56,334 miles
  • 2016 – 55,096 miles
  • 2015 – 52,175 miles
  • 2013 – 51,396 miles
  • 2012 – 51,225 miles
  • 2011 – 50,935 miles
  • 2009 – 50,298 miles
  • 2008 – 45,554 miles
  • 2007 – 41,417 miles
  • 2006 – 40,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,294 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,294 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    855013306867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,288 miles (+777)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    383908047471
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    534212306927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

  4. Fail60,510 miles (+600)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    911608513853
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

  5. Pass59,910 miles (+229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    493549549716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass59,681 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    260951405736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail59,681 miles (+861)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    564093548857
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass58,820 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    578181913180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail58,820 miles (+365)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    124269755632
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass58,455 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    940313159418
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail58,455 miles (+506)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    890965392249
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass57,949 miles (+602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    602303006642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass57,347 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    443204567500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting bracket bolt missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam image poor but acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting bracket bolt snapped but still secure

  14. Pass56,334 miles (+1,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    946623916192
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor but acceptable
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,096 miles (+1,464)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    412010498647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass53,632 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    356878637229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,175 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    725115905045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,396 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    598710853307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,383 miles (+158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    267894343329
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass51,225 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    888824652317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,074 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    436501412044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    127155121412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail50,935 miles (+637)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    226794421069
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass50,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    673221559336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,281 miles (+2,003)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,281 miles
    Test number
    193621859323
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass48,278 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    111575809421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    381673508047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,554 miles (+4,137)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    943943808055
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  29. Pass41,417 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    641955477046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    792326076040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 SBR

Does T978 SBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 SBR is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 SBR?
The MOT on T978 SBR is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 SBR done?
T978 SBR was recorded at 61,294 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has T978 SBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 SBR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T978 SBR 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 T978 SBR find?
T978 SBR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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