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P487 NET

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,649 mi
Last recorded149,649 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 NET
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 149,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 149,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 147,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 147,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2006 144,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P487 NET is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P487 NET, 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 P487 NET registered?

P487 NET is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P487 NET safe to buy?

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