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P282 JJW

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 JJW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 156,918 miles

exhaust rear rubber mounting slight deteriorated

rear gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 156,327 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 156,327 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 155,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Jan 2013 155,965 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2012 155,633 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 155,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 154,282 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 154,274 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 151,952 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low and bottle cracked

rear engine stabliser deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2010 151,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coolant level low and bottle cracked

rear engine stabliser deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 147,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 147,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 142,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clicking noise from steering rack area when vehicle is jacked up

front wipers starting to split. but still clears windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2008 142,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clicking noise from steering rack area when vehicle is jacked up

front wipers starting to split. but still clears windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 138,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 138,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 133,523 miles

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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P282 JJW is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P282 JJW, 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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P282 JJW is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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