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R270 DCG

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 DCG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,286 miles

sign of corrosion sub frame

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 9 May 2008 59,728 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Fail 8 May 2008 59,701 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 11 May 2007 51,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R270 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R270 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 R270 DCG registered?

R270 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R270 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 DCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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