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P478 EJK

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 EJK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,244 miles

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

Oil leak

knock from rear suspension areas

n/s headlamp gives slightly unclear pattern

o/s rear lens cracked

rear brake limiter valve shows signs of leaking

slight imbalance of rear brakes

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,857 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s rear lens damaged

slight imbalance of front brakes

wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 77,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear lens cracked

suspension soft

wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 73,902 miles

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

rear lens cracked

slight inbalance of rear brakes

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 28 Dec 2007 73,902 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear lens cracked

slight inbalance of rear brakes

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,132 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

some damage to nearside rear of vehicle

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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P478 EJK is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P478 EJK, 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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P478 EJK is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P478 EJK safe to buy?

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