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P143 OLK

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 137,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 125,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 125,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,567 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,520 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Extra?

Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
3,974
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
10,075
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,290
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,288
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,991
Registration plate lamp not working 2,365
Steering rack gaiter split 2,186
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P143 OLK is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 94,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Extra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P143 OLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Extra typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P143 OLK registered?

P143 OLK is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P143 OLK safe to buy?

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