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R435 MBC

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 MBC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,283 miles

N/S/outter sill has slight corrotion

both rear doors damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,283 miles

N/S/outter sill has slight corrotion

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear doors damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,565 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

front wipers split

n/s mirror cover loose

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear engine steady bar bush split

steering wheel has cut out of it

Fail 15 Oct 2007 76,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front reg plate cracked

front wipers split

n/s mirror cover loose

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear engine steady bar bush split

steering wheel has cut out of it

Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 74,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,350 miles

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

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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R435 MBC 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 R435 MBC, 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 R435 MBC registered?

R435 MBC is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R435 MBC safe to buy?

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