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R533 MGA

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 87,860 miles

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

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

body damage

under body slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2010 87,860 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

body damage

under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 78,166 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking

n/s/r backing plate damp

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,166 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking

n/s/r backing plate damp

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,183 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear 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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R533 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R533 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 R533 MGA registered?

R533 MGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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