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R218 AVV

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,043 mi
Last recorded162,043 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 AVV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 162,043 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre perished and split outer sidewall

o/s/f flexy damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2007 162,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre perished and split outer sidewall

o/s/f flexy damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 161,568 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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R218 AVV is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R218 AVV, 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 R218 AVV registered?

R218 AVV is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R218 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 AVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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