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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,149 cc

X743 VMSMOT history

X743 VMS is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 92,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

X743 VMS red Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
92,371 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 VMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X743 VMS was last recorded at 92,371 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 1,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,135 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,236 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,371 miles
  • 2023 – 91,135 miles
  • 2022 – 89,985 miles
  • 2021 – 88,579 miles
  • 2020 – 87,532 miles
  • 2019 – 85,300 miles
  • 2018 – 81,186 miles
  • 2017 – 77,825 miles
  • 2016 – 73,291 miles
  • 2015 – 69,411 miles
  • 2014 – 64,018 miles
  • 2013 – 58,319 miles
  • 2012 – 52,359 miles
  • 2011 – 47,412 miles
  • 2010 – 42,546 miles
  • 2009 – 37,527 miles
  • 2008 – 34,126 miles
  • 2007 – 29,677 miles
  • 2006 – 25,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,371 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,371 miles (+1,236)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    289524256904
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass91,135 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    193358087365
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail91,135 miles (+1,150)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    584894924382
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    833641537901
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail89,985 miles (+1,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    338198857109
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass88,579 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    713952892428
    • AdvisoryCentral Front power steering component leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,579 miles (+1,047)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    886934482657
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front power steering component leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,532 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    545984231085
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail87,496 miles (+2,196)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,496 miles
    Test number
    905818389919
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,300 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    415363718154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail85,272 miles (+4,086)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    399308355739
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,186 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    451874241912
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail81,186 miles (+3,361)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    972809851748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    912781020714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,825 miles (+4,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    156485261714
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    395813123827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,291 miles (+3,880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    413273263988
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    750302847925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail69,411 miles (+5,393)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    200162347351
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass64,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    367121364223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,018 miles (+5,699)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    265649054258
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass58,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    347436853298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail58,319 miles (+5,960)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    957025853291
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass52,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    269785452266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,359 miles (+4,947)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    328265452463
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass47,412 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    968519151203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    194580860234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,546 miles (+5,019)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    390207950450
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass37,527 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    294400659274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,126 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,126 miles
    Test number
    393183458297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    930915557291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail29,677 miles (+4,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    343339147263
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  33. Pass25,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    820326156210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 VMS

Does X743 VMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 VMS expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 VMS?
The MOT on X743 VMS expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 VMS done?
X743 VMS was recorded at 92,371 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has X743 VMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 VMS has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X743 VMS 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 X743 VMS find?
X743 VMS failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front power steering component leaking; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 9 more.

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