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R401 GNW

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 GNW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not structural

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

Rear corrosion to rear floor pan but non structural

corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has corrosion in places

Fail 2 May 2019 76,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,416 miles

general under body has corrosion

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,938 miles

floors and sills have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

both inner and outer sills , vehicle floor has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

both inner and outer sills , vehicle floor has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill damaged (5.2.6)

both floor and inner sills corroding

exhaust blowing on front joint

Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill damaged (5.2.6)

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

Offside inner wing corroding

both floor and inner sills corroding

exhaust blowing on front joint

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,303 miles

1x back box exhaust rubber mount split but system still supported

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

downpipe exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,303 miles

1x back box exhaust rubber mount split but system still supported

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

downpipe exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,764 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside & nearside front sills corroding but not within pescribed area

offside A pillar corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,764 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside & nearside front sills corroding but not within pescribed area

offside A pillar corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,263 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside front sill but not within pescibed area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,146 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,361 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 17,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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R401 GNW is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R401 GNW, 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 R401 GNW registered?

R401 GNW is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R401 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 GNW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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