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R385 MGA

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 88,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,160 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,160 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,736 miles

Offside headlamp glass cracked not affecting beam image

Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside headlamp glass cracked not affecting beam image

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,851 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 80,851 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil sump excessivly corroded leaking oil.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,128 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 76,128 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R385 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R385 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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What year was R385 MGA registered?

R385 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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