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P816 VDD

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VDD
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,250 miles

Front scutter panel corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 53,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front side lamps inop (1.1.A.3b)

Front scutter panel corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,462 miles

front scutter panel corroded

rear exhaust joint has a minor leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front scutter panel corroded

rear exhaust joint has a minor leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,477 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

floor and sills welded repaird

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,471 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,471 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,085 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 30,084 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,954 miles

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

drivers seat belt is slow to pull out

Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,954 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

drivers seat belt is slow to pull out

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,629 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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P816 VDD is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P816 VDD, 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 P816 VDD registered?

P816 VDD is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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