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2006 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration SW55GZL
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear tyre perished
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,648 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)
- Both rear tyres perished
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres perished
- Slight engine oil leak
- Rear exhaust mount worn
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,988 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front play on inner steering arm.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front has excessive play on inner steering arm
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,325 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
6 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on
1 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,741 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,738 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,240 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,946 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,038 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,038 MI
11 Jun 20263 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,793 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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SW55GZL was registered on 2006-01-31
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