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R37 EOC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,134 mi
Last recorded95,134 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 EOC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracking inbetween treads.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 88,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 88,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,494 miles

airbag light on

offside rear wheel arche corroded

oil leak (possable head gasket)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

offside rear wheel arche corroded

oil leak (possable head gasket)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,241 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,089 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R37 EOC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R37 EOC, 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 R37 EOC registered?

R37 EOC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R37 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 EOC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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