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P790 UAE

1997 Renault Extra

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,766 mi
Last recorded121,766 miles
Recorded on28 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 UAE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2023 121,766 miles

All suspension components corroded but secure

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Heavily worn engine mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and wheel arches of vehicle due to age of vehicle , structurally secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,319 miles

Front floors corroded

Front suspension springs distorting

Rear tyres badly splitting

front and rear chassis corroded

knock from engine when pulling away

oil leak

rear axle and torsion bars heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2019 115,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))

Front floors corroded

Front suspension springs distorting

Rear tyres badly splitting

front and rear chassis corroded

knock from engine when pulling away

oil leak

rear axle and torsion bars heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 112,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,180 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre cracking

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,178 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre cracking

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,723 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,713 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 3 places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,802 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 74,503 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 771,106 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 71,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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P790 UAE is a 1997 Renault Extra in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P790 UAE, 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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P790 UAE is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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