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R160 DCG

1997 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 DCG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,768 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split but system secure

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Oct 2010 102,766 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split but system secure

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,826 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 84,822 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2008 83,265 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside front door step rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre tread of both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

o\s\rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 19 May 2008 83,265 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre tread of both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs rusty

nearside front door step rusty

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Sep 2005 79,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,443 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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R160 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R160 DCG, 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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R160 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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