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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc

Y896 VCRMOT history

Y896 VCR is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

Y896 VCR 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 Jun 2026
Mileage
71,180 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 VCR
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 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 VCR was last recorded at 71,180 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 6,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2011: 19,541 miles, lower than 31,668 miles on 24 May 2010.

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
65,160 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,020 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,180 miles
  • 2024 – 65,160 miles
  • 2023 – 57,688 miles
  • 2022 – 52,734 miles
  • 2021 – 49,930 miles
  • 2020 – 49,562 miles
  • 2019 – 47,822 miles
  • 2018 – 46,582 miles
  • 2017 – 45,156 miles
  • 2016 – 43,851 miles
  • 2015 – 42,520 miles
  • 2014 – 41,215 miles
  • 2013 – 39,303 miles
  • 2012 – 36,847 miles
  • 2011 – 19,541 miles
  • 2010 – 31,668 miles
  • 2009 – 29,358 miles
  • 2008 – 26,817 miles
  • 2007 – 24,167 miles
  • 2006 – 21,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,180 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,180 miles (+6,020)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    240256781038
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    730874436475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail65,160 miles (+7,472)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    556103722544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass57,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    494454234159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail57,684 miles (+4,950)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    272540040518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    925178980412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,734 miles (+2,804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    189674267233
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,930 miles (+368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    290568744218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,562 miles
    Test number
    531224779235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail49,561 miles (+1,739)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    855803508015
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass47,822 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    779111793249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,582 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,582 miles
    Test number
    344167787663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,156 miles (+1,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    742906294441
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass43,851 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    765369312550
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing osf 2009, nsf 2008, nsr 2004, osr 2010

  15. Pass42,520 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    105161245122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,215 miles (+1,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,215 miles
    Test number
    879341744131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass39,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    337655053120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,303 miles (+2,456)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    499954353131
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,847 miles (+17,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    549819542126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass19,541 miles (-12,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,541 miles
    Test number
    575473941164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    142154140187
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Fail31,668 miles (+2,310)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    681514440180
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting starting to split

  23. Pass29,358 miles (+2,541)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,358 miles
    Test number
    501376849137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to split
    • NoteNearside front tyre has side wall damage

  24. Pass26,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    270510948158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,817 miles (+2,650)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    694930548136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass24,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    581449347148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,167 miles (+3,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    321999947106
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  28. Pass21,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    942832356161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 VCR

Does Y896 VCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 VCR expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 VCR?
The MOT on Y896 VCR expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 VCR done?
Y896 VCR was recorded at 71,180 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has Y896 VCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 VCR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y896 VCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y896 VCR find?
Y896 VCR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 5 more.

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