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R176 GGB

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GGB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,052 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,191 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished at sidewall

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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R176 GGB is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red 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 R176 GGB, 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 R176 GGB registered?

R176 GGB is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R176 GGB safe to buy?

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