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P895 MCR

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 MCR
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 179,238 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 8 May 2009 178,997 miles

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

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

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

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

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 172,951 miles

40 spots of corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 172,951 miles

40 spots of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2007 166,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 158,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION. REAR FLEXY FERRULE RUSTY, POOR CONDITION

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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P895 MCR is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P895 MCR, 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 P895 MCR registered?

P895 MCR is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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