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P251 VUG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 165,028 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 165,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 61,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 61,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P251 VUG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P251 VUG, 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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How do I check the history of P251 VUG?

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What year was P251 VUG registered?

P251 VUG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P251 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 VUG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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