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R261 UWF

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,272 mi
Last recorded62,272 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust front to middle clamp loose

Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Small cracks O/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,998 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion to sills and wing edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,986 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Small cracks O/S/R tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The O/S/R tyre has some damage on the outer side wall but not down to the ply or cords

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The O/S/R tyre has some damage on the outer side wall but not down to the ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,334 miles

N/S/R light lens repaired

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wipers do not self park

Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R light lens repaired

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S/R tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wipers do not self park

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 22,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R261 UWF is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R261 UWF, 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 R261 UWF registered?

R261 UWF is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R261 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 UWF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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