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P957 WGP

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 WGP
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 82,544 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,544 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2007 67,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,605 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2006 53,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyre walls perishing,slight damage osr lamp lens

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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P957 WGP is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P957 WGP, 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 P957 WGP registered?

P957 WGP is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is P957 WGP safe to buy?

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