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P974 CFJ

1997 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,340 mi
Last recorded59,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 CFJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,340 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,335 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 May 2013 59,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

offside front A pillar corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 31 May 2012 53,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front pillor heavely corroded but out side areas

Fail 30 May 2012 53,657 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front pillor heavely corroded but out side areas

Pass 25 Feb 2011 145,010 miles

front wheels different size to rear wheels

front wheels standard steel wheels reras low pro alloys

head lamp aim ok at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,314 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,952 miles

Outer Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,846 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 35,846 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,039 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2006 35,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

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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P974 CFJ is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P974 CFJ, 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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P974 CFJ is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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