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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc

Y281 TUJMOT history

Y281 TUJ is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

Y281 TUJ blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
96,982 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 TUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 TUJ was last recorded at 96,982 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,719 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,982 miles
  • 2020 – 89,490 miles
  • 2019 – 87,667 miles
  • 2018 – 84,343 miles
  • 2017 – 79,114 miles
  • 2016 – 77,689 miles
  • 2014 – 77,666 miles
  • 2013 – 75,736 miles
  • 2012 – 70,154 miles
  • 2011 – 68,817 miles
  • 2010 – 62,702 miles
  • 2009 – 57,095 miles
  • 2008 – 46,368 miles
  • 2006 – 35,537 miles
  • 2005 – 29,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,982 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs pittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis leg areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,982 miles (+263)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    296096052483
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis leg areas

  2. Fail96,719 miles (+7,229)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    291210864124
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis leg areas

  3. Pass89,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    380341785713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,490 miles (+1,823)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    113752624306
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass87,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    471781708827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,667 miles (+3,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    531293031731
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,343 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    831276477845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,114 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,114 miles
    Test number
    536881178315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,689 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    555171169950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,680 miles (+14)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    543016327214
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass77,666 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    698724574213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack ends
    • NoteRear wiper split/dett

  12. Fail77,666 miles (+1,930)3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    847674174282
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack has some play inner rack ends
    • NoteRear wiper split/dett

  13. Pass75,736 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    307039583448
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail75,736 miles (+5,582)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    308529683231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass70,154 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    299417292263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrakes need attention regards pedal travel
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly out of shape

  16. Fail70,152 miles (+1,335)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    976284292270
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrakes need attention regards pedal travel
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly out of shape

  17. Pass68,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    665952101126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,817 miles3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    106932501113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    674909100145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,702 miles (+5,607)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    774176900108
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Fail57,095 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    283983599031
    • Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass57,095 miles (+10,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    351883399007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    800410518074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,368 miles (+10,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    681029608002
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  25. Pass35,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    712270336296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,537 miles (+6,067)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    201189226276
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    331920935269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 TUJ

Does Y281 TUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 TUJ expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 TUJ?
The MOT on Y281 TUJ expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 TUJ done?
Y281 TUJ was recorded at 96,982 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has Y281 TUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 TUJ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 TUJ 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 Y281 TUJ find?
Y281 TUJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 10 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake discs pitted; nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated, and 7 more.

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