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R618 KUB

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,574 mi
Last recorded81,574 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 KUB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,574 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,574 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,408 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,028 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear gearbox mounting split and weak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,215 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 68,215 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,854 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,282 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

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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R618 KUB is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R618 KUB, 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 R618 KUB registered?

R618 KUB is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R618 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 KUB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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