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P97 RBX

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,478 mi
Last recorded33,478 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 RBX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

tyres under-inflated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,192 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 33,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

offside mirror glass corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,172 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking to offside front tyre wall

cracking to offside rear tyre wall

surfac corrosion ro inner and outer offside wheel arch

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to front inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to rear suspension

surface corrosion to sub frame

Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking to offside front tyre wall

cracking to offside rear tyre wall

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to inner and outer offside wheel arch

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to rear suspension

surface corrosion to sub frame

Pass 22 May 2006 25,746 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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P97 RBX is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P97 RBX, 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 P97 RBX registered?

P97 RBX is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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