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P491 VEU

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,031 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens broken

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,031 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens broken

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 90,804 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2007 90,804 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,113 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 90,113 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake cylinder fitment modified, recommend correct cylinders to be fitted

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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P491 VEU is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P491 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P491 VEU?

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What year was P491 VEU registered?

P491 VEU is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P491 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 VEU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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