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P178 KYC

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,804 mi
Last recorded45,804 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 KYC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,288 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 23,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 8,563 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 6,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,015 miles

emissions pass but no print out

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,793 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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P178 KYC is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P178 KYC, 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 P178 KYC registered?

P178 KYC is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P178 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 KYC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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