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R526 ENJ

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,192 mi
Last recorded93,192 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 ENJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 93,192 miles

as per 763634920169

Fail 4 May 2010 93,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear light lenses poor condition (cracked)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,686 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Hinge pins on offside front door worn

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

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking oil

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside door 'A' post corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Hinge pins on offside front door worn

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

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking oil

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside door 'A' post corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,475 miles

exhaust for hole for slight leak

os inner sill for corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,468 miles

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

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

exhaust for hole for slight leak

os inner sill for corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,304 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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R526 ENJ is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R526 ENJ, 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 R526 ENJ registered?

R526 ENJ is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R526 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 ENJ 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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