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R377 MGA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,483 miles

engine sump pan very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are 165/65tr14 and both front tyres are 165/60tr14

Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are 165/65tr14 and both front tyres are 165/60tr14

engine sump pan very corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs starting to pit & corrode.

Higher profile tyres fitted to rear.

N/S/R footbrake less effecient than o/s.

front anti-roll bar link rubbers split & perished (both sides).

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,450 miles

Front number plate cracked

front anti-roll bar mounts starting to split & perish.

higher profile tyres fitted to the rear

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,106 miles

front number plate cracked

higher profile tyres fitted to rear

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust in a poor condition.

n/s/r footbrake less effecient than o/s.

slight side walldamage noted to n/s/f tyre.

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R377 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R377 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R377 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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