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R254 ACV

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,731 mi
Last recorded116,731 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ACV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 113,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rubbers cracking

front bumper corner loose

parking park high travel

Pass 28 Aug 2008 113,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rubbers cracking

front bumper corner loose

parking park high travel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,173 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 108,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake high travel

Pass 7 Sep 2006 104,165 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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R254 ACV is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R254 ACV, 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 R254 ACV registered?

R254 ACV is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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