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P505 PVX

1997 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 PVX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills just starting to corrode

Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills just starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,100 miles

Rear seat belts electricaly operated for wheelchair , inspected , not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,095 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear seat belts electricaly operated for wheelchair , inspected , not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear belts electricaly operated for wheel chair mounts,inspected but not tested

Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,134 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s cv boot insecure,contamminated brake disc and pads.

rear belts electricaly operated for wheel chair mounts,inspected but not tested

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,226 miles

corrosion front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,218 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion front discs

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,171 miles

Brake pads wearing N/S/F

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,059 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 25,351 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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P505 PVX is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P505 PVX, 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 P505 PVX registered?

P505 PVX is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P505 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 PVX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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