MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear brake hoses very slightly perished and some corrosion to metal ferules
Exhaust downpipe clamp not seated correctly
Slight binding OSF brake
Slight play and slight roughness in steering rack
Some corrosion original front to rear brake pipe
Some general body corrosion
Some underbody surface corrosion
Some wear/movement both front antiroll bar to lower arms connecting bushes
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear brake hoses very slightly perished and some corrosion to metal ferules
Exhaust downpipe clamp not seated correctly
Slight binding OSF brake
Slight play and slight roughness in steering rack
Some corrosion original front to rear brake pipe
Some general body corrosion
Some underbody surface corrosion
Some wear/movement both front antiroll bar to lower arms connecting bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside rear tyre has uneven wear
Offside front tyre has uneven wear
Small split on offside wiper blade
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator cross member damaged
Spare tyre outer sidewall bulged
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
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R231 FHT is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R231 FHT, 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 R231 FHT registered?
R231 FHT is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is R231 FHT safe to buy?
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