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P179 LPO

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 LPO
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 95,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 90,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 90,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no.1 injector leaking slightly

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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P179 LPO 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P179 LPO, 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 P179 LPO registered?

P179 LPO is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P179 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 LPO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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