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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc

Y261 RSLMOT history

Y261 RSL is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

Y261 RSL red Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
80,041 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 RSL was last recorded at 80,041 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 2,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2021: 76,500 miles, lower than 79,949 miles on 23 Jan 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
77,889 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,152 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,041 miles
  • 2022 – 77,889 miles
  • 2021 – 76,500 miles
  • 2020 – 79,949 miles
  • 2019 – 70,967 miles
  • 2018 – 66,218 miles
  • 2017 – 61,859 miles
  • 2016 – 59,314 miles
  • 2015 – 55,279 miles
  • 2014 – 53,489 miles
  • 2013 – 48,875 miles
  • 2012 – 46,081 miles
  • 2011 – 42,667 miles
  • 2010 – 40,802 miles
  • 2009 – 38,554 miles
  • 2008 – 35,841 miles
  • 2007 – 32,129 miles
  • 2006 – 27,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,041 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,041 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    391982576800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,889 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    638808809594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,881 miles (+1,381)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    737175533368
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,500 miles (-3,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    352525887542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  5. Pass79,949 miles (+8,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    228358483700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to loads comp (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    185092381526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail70,967 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    916474891579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail70,967 miles (+4,749)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    227182603876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass66,218 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    795867228240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail66,217 miles (+4,358)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    878105453476
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass61,859 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    243390494741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,847 miles (+2,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,847 miles
    Test number
    899144746530
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass59,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    763359411315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded at load comp (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail59,314 miles (+4,035)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    623094254986
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded at load comp (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass55,279 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    785755855003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    816220654080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,489 miles (+4,614)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    709329244059
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  18. Pass48,875 miles (+2,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    505885743038
    • NoteNearside rear brake sticking slightly

  19. Pass46,081 miles (+3,414)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    278009682013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded

  20. Pass42,667 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    189392301125
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly corroded

  21. Fail42,667 miles (+1,865)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    485162201180
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly corroded

  22. Pass40,802 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    991545390098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail40,802 miles (+2,248)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    413705290041
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass38,554 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    140403699448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,553 miles (+2,712)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    862569089085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,841 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,841 miles
    Test number
    472974098004
    • 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)

  27. Pass32,129 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    573720107192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,528 miles
    Test number
    680410906158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 RSL

Does Y261 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 RSL expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 RSL?
The MOT on Y261 RSL expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 RSL done?
Y261 RSL was recorded at 80,041 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has Y261 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 RSL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 RSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 RSL find?
Y261 RSL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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