MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s outter sill panel poorly repaired
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside outer sill starting to corrode
front subframe mounting prescribed areas starting to corrode
gearbox - slight oil leak, possibly driveshaft seal
rear chassis starting to corrode in various places
rear wheelarches corroding
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front subframe mounting prescribed areas starting to corrode
gearbox - slight oil leak, possibly driveshaft seal
rear chassis starting to corrode in various places
rear wheelarches corroding
front brake imbalance readings high 23%. 25% or above would be an mot failure
nearside steering rack gaitor perished
one section of high level brake light not working
Centre lap seat belt missing
Corrosion to offside front chassis
Difficulty opening nearside door from outside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat obviously incorrectly fitted
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R431 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R431 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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R431 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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