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R47 FSG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,023 miles

Chip in zone A of screen.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Chip in zone A of screen.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,645 miles

Slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Unable to test both rear brake hoses as inaccessible above axle.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Unable to test both rear brake hoses as inaccessible above axle.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,459 miles

Both driveshafts outer CV joints boots are slightly damp, possible perishing of boot.

Offside sill area at rear becoming slightly weak with corrosion.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake dragging slightly, advise to rectify.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 63,128 miles

Nearside front suspension arm balljoint boot is burst.

Unable to check sections of both front to rear brake pipes due to sheilding against floor.

Unable to test rear brake hoses ,both are inaccessible as result of disabality conversion.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 63,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery will not hold charge.

Nearside front brake is dragging slightly, both fronts affected by corrosion due to lack of use.

Nearside front suspension arm balljoint boot is burst.

Unable to check sections of both front to rear brake pipes due to sheilding against floor.

Unable to test rear brake hoses ,both are inaccessible as result of disabality conversion.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,050 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to parking brake cable

Pass 28 Dec 2007 56,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,705 miles

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

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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R47 FSG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R47 FSG, 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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R47 FSG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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