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R562 LHC

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,647 mi
Last recorded36,647 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,645 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 22,406 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 22,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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R562 LHC is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R562 LHC, 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 R562 LHC registered?

R562 LHC is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R562 LHC safe to buy?

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