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R37 ETW

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ETW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,642 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside mirror unit taped up

offside front floor corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 122,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside mirror unit taped up

offside front floor corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 119,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sills corroded both sides

engine and box slight oil leaks

exhaust rusty

slight inner rack play both sides

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides and both front floors

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sills corroded both sides

engine and box slight oil leaks

slight inner rack play both sides

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides and both front floors

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,227 miles

both front sections of outer sills corroded

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside and offside door shuts/steps have surface corrosion

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 118,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front sections of outer sills corroded

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside and offside door shuts/steps have surface corrosion

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,780 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 116,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

engine/gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside door steps have surface corrosion

nearside rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

offside front section of outer sill corroded

offside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,358 miles

both door steps/outer sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 115,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both door steps/outer sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 113,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 110,885 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2008 110,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 99,970 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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R37 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ETW, 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 ETW registered?

R37 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R37 ETW safe to buy?

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