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R232 CAE

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,158 mi
Last recorded67,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 CAE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,158 miles

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Coolant expansion tank leaking.

General corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside mirror loose but not insecure.

Offside rear light unit loose but not insecure.

Spare tyre flat.

Steering wheel slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,157 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Steering wheel slightly damaged.

Spare tyre flat.

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Coolant expansion tank leaking.

General corrosion.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside mirror loose but not insecure.

Offside rear light unit loose but not insecure.

Fail 14 May 2008 67,157 miles

Both mirrors loose.

Brake pads low on nearside front.

Front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

Front shock absorbers slightly damp.

General body damage and corrosion.

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

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

Oil leak

Steering wheel slightly damaged.

Pass 14 May 2008 67,157 miles

Both mirrors loose.

Brake pads low on nearside front.

Front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

Front shock absorbers slightly damp.

General body damage and corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Steering wheel slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,157 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,157 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,157 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 67,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear tyres different sizes.

rear exhaust corroded.

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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R232 CAE is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R232 CAE, 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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R232 CAE is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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