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R354 DCG

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 DCG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks in side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,355 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,225 miles

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

radiator leaking slightly

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

radiator leaking slightly

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,950 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rust bubble on o/s outer sill / seam

Fail 23 Nov 2006 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rust bubble on o/s outer sill / seam

Pass 7 Nov 2005 72,537 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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R354 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R354 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R354 DCG registered?

R354 DCG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R354 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 DCG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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