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R289 UAG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,457 mi
Last recorded21,457 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 UAG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 105,507 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 105,507 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 94,022 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 94,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R289 UAG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R289 UAG, 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 R289 UAG registered?

R289 UAG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R289 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 UAG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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