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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc

Y298 HCAMOT history

Y298 HCA is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

Y298 HCA blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,013 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 HCA
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
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 HCA was last recorded at 59,013 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,236 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,013 miles
  • 2024 – 55,236 miles
  • 2023 – 50,186 miles
  • 2022 – 50,083 miles
  • 2021 – 48,000 miles
  • 2020 – 47,998 miles
  • 2018 – 47,567 miles
  • 2017 – 47,097 miles
  • 2016 – 45,764 miles
  • 2015 – 43,923 miles
  • 2014 – 41,315 miles
  • 2013 – 39,983 miles
  • 2012 – 38,765 miles
  • 2011 – 38,169 miles
  • 2010 – 34,902 miles
  • 2009 – 33,456 miles
  • 2008 – 29,457 miles
  • 2007 – 25,942 miles
  • 2006 – 21,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,013 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,013 miles (+3,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    374112366366
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,236 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    493859494438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,186 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    882988560305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,083 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    554970032294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass48,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    378237977665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,000 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    420257056526
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,998 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    226699031587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,567 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    507210342859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,097 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,097 miles
    Test number
    793746066664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,764 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    356168744648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass43,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,923 miles
    Test number
    963802739029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,923 miles (+2,608)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,923 miles
    Test number
    562042786316
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass41,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    457481544282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,315 miles (+1,332)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    979029034289
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass39,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    319455853416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail39,983 miles (+1,218)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    169309843241
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,765 miles (+596)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    235050152243
    • NoteAdvise front anti roll bar links bushes
    • NoteAdvise front brake disc`s inside faces condition

  18. Pass38,169 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    985770751230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,902 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    290963340228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,456 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    370134639455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,457 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,457 miles
    Test number
    341426808147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,942 miles (+4,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,942 miles
    Test number
    452542497077
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,401 miles
    Test number
    112363776437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,401 miles
    Test number
    764463776077
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Questions about Y298 HCA

Does Y298 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 HCA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y298 HCA?
The MOT on Y298 HCA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 HCA done?
Y298 HCA was recorded at 59,013 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has Y298 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 HCA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y298 HCA 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 Y298 HCA find?
Y298 HCA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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