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R291 RHL

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,788 mi
Last recorded150,788 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 RHL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 150,788 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 146,571 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 145,114 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,283 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 144,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wiper torn however drivers view not afected

Pass 3 May 2012 142,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 142,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 140,009 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s outer sill corroded however not within specified limits

some play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 23 Dec 2009 136,587 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 136,587 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s front wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 127,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 127,820 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,426 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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R291 RHL is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R291 RHL, 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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R291 RHL is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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