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P318 SPW

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,066 mi
Last recorded124,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 SPW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 124,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,225 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 121,225 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 118,314 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 104,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,938 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P318 SPW is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P318 SPW, 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 P318 SPW registered?

P318 SPW is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P318 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 SPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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