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P281 CWL

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,735 mi
Last recorded111,735 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CWL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,735 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR POOR ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S DOOR MIRROR POOR ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,259 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,258 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 103,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear view mirror glass cracked

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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P281 CWL 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 P281 CWL, 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 P281 CWL registered?

P281 CWL is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P281 CWL safe to buy?

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