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R249 DCG

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 DCG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 81,392 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear lamp units loose but not insecure.

General corrosion.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre flat.

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Spare tyre flat and tread low.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 81,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Both rear lamp units loose but not insecure.

General corrosion.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre flat.

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Spare tyre flat and tread low.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 152,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 152,143 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 144,576 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

under vehicle coverd in mud obscuring drake pipes and bushes tested as good

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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R249 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R249 DCG, 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 R249 DCG registered?

R249 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R249 DCG safe to buy?

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