MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
offside rear service brake performance slightly low
EVIDENCE OF HEAVY FUEL LEAK AROUND TANK WHEN TANK IS FULL, BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST - ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R496 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R496 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 R496 MGA registered?
R496 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R496 MGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R496 MGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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