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P293 OLX

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,940 mi
Last recorded121,940 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 OLX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 121,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 116,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 116,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 96,640 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 96,640 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

corrosion started n/s.r chassis & o/s under sill

n/s front s.absorber damp

Pass 5 Nov 2005 88,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 88,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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P293 OLX is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P293 OLX, 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 P293 OLX registered?

P293 OLX is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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