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R379 ABM

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ABM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 92,738 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,413 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,056 miles

driver wipers wearing

drivers seat loose

rear box slightly loose

wipers wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,825 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 65,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,599 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of rack has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,597 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of rack has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,207 miles

front no plate is cracked

nearside door mirror is insecure

offside seat is slight loose on mountings

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,511 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard switch cover missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wiper switch insecure

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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R379 ABM is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R379 ABM, 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 R379 ABM registered?

R379 ABM is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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