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P501 ACG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 ACG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,527 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 77,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 72,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,113 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,374 miles

Fron brake discs slioghtly rusty

Front number plate cracked

N/S front Shock absorber weeping

N/S front door mirror cracked

Nearside front brake flexi pipe starting to split

O/S rear shock absorber leakinc slightly

Slight blow from center exhaust section

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,073 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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P501 ACG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P501 ACG, 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 P501 ACG registered?

P501 ACG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 ACG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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