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R596 DUA

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 DUA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2008 122,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 120,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 120,272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 119,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

engine stabiliser mounting badley worn

light scratches on front windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2005 119,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear engine mounting bush collapsed

Pass 10 Nov 2004 111,540 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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R596 DUA is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R596 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 R596 DUA registered?

R596 DUA is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R596 DUA safe to buy?

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