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R554 VFL

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,055 mi
Last recorded175,055 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 175,055 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general surface corrosion on under side

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 171,753 miles

surface corrosion os sill

Fail 28 Sep 2011 167,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os sill surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 167,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os sill surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2010 163,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 163,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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R554 VFL is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R554 VFL, 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 R554 VFL registered?

R554 VFL is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R554 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 VFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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