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R217 WEV

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 WEV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 158,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to both sides rear upper chassis.

very slight damage to drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,542 miles

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

drivers door mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 143,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

drivers door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 128,610 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to both sides front and rear chassis rails .

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 128,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to both sides front and rear chassis rails .

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 113,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,523 miles

both sides front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 97,298 miles

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

both sides front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,451 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,635 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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R217 WEV is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R217 WEV, 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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R217 WEV is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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