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R505 MGA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,712 mi
Last recorded32,712 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front struts corroded / rear wheel arches

Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front struts corroded / rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,872 miles

front brake discs pitted,front struts corroded,rear shockers corroded,o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 29,872 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted,front struts corroded,rear shockers corroded,o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,891 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 26,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R505 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R505 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 R505 MGA registered?

R505 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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