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P38 PFL

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 PFL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both inner quarter panels holed (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front sill holed

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 6 May 2014 101,376 miles

advise corrosion to nearside front outer sill not within a prescribed area

advise damage to offside front mirror lower corner

advise different tyre size front axle to rear

advise front brake discs deteriorated

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 9 May 2013 100,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to nearside front /offside front lower outer sills not within a prescribed area.advise attention needed.

advise corrosion to nearside rear lower quarter panel .not within a prescribed area

advise nearside rear offside rear tyres perished

advise offside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

advise tyres on front axle 15580/13 rear axle 17570/13

advise welding repairs to rear outer sills covered by sealer

Pass 21 May 2012 98,028 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

holed corrosion ourside of prescribed areas ; o/s/f outer sill , n/s/f outer sill & both rear corners

o/s/r/ & n/s/r tyres are slighlty perished and unevenly worn

spare tyre has a deep crack in side wall advise replacement

tyre size is differrent front and rear ; rear size 1757013 - fronts are 1558013

Fail 21 May 2012 98,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

holed corrosion ourside of prescribed areas ; o/s/f outer sill , n/s/f outer sill & both rear corners

o/s/r/ & n/s/r tyres are slighlty perished and unevenly worn

spare tyre has a deep crack in side wall advise replacement

tyre size is differrent front and rear ; rear size 1757013 - fronts are 1558013

Pass 12 May 2011 96,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,477 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 94,476 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 88,314 miles

both sides front brake discs slightley corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 83,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 83,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 79,840 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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P38 PFL is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P38 PFL, 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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P38 PFL is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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