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P227 CTN

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,037 mi
Last recorded139,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 CTN
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 139,037 miles

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded within 30 centimeters of seat mounting

Offside front wing insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 139,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded within 30 centimeters of seat mounting

Offside front wing insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,351 miles

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

both front track rods slight play

rear exhaust mount perished close to braking

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 138,351 miles

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

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

both front track rods slight play

rear exhaust mount perished close to braking

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,619 miles

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

O/S/R inner wheel arch heavily corroded at rear.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 136,814 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak and slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 135,622 miles

Oil leak

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 135,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 134,303 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 134,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 131,964 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 131,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 127,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

track rods into rack have slight free play

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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P227 CTN is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P227 CTN, 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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P227 CTN is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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