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R611 SJW

1997 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,956 mi
Last recorded22,956 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 SJW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 22,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 22,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 22,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 21,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 16,355 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 16,353 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,353 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R611 SJW is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R611 SJW, 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 R611 SJW registered?

R611 SJW is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R611 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 SJW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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