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2012 RENAULT CLIO
General Information
- Registration SW61GCF
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear hand brake cable guide defective and but not affecting operation
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- excessive corrosion to front lower support member
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,140 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded UNDER CAR AT FRONT ()
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HANDBRAKE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER MISSING (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded UNDER CAR AT FRONT ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,829 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,471 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
31 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,471 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,683 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,767 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake binding slightly
- Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,197 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,950 MI
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SW61GCF was registered on 2012-01-31
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