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R511 MGA

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,176 mi
Last recorded54,176 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,176 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,346 miles

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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R511 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R511 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 R511 MGA registered?

R511 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R511 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 MGA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R511 MGA have outstanding finance?

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