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R594 DUA

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 DUA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,148 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,148 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,753 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes require attention

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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R594 DUA is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R594 DUA, 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 R594 DUA registered?

R594 DUA is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R594 DUA safe to buy?

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