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P208 XHU

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,199 mi
Last recorded143,199 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 XHU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 143,199 miles

O/S FRONT SHOCK SLIGHT LEAK

O/S OUTER SILL WEAK

O/S/F ARB LINK BUSH, ON WISHBONE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR DOOR CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TOP STRUT MOUNT

Fail 15 Apr 2011 143,199 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S FRONT SHOCK SLIGHT LEAK

O/S OUTER SILL WEAK

O/S/F ARB LINK BUSH, ON WISHBONE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR DOOR CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TOP STRUT MOUNT

Pass 10 May 2010 136,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 136,078 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 133,978 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 133,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 128,841 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack

wiper stalk loose

Fail 8 Apr 2008 128,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play steering rack

wiper stalk loose

Pass 20 Dec 2006 117,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 112,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 112,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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P208 XHU is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P208 XHU, 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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P208 XHU is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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