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R653 SDV

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 SDV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,265 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear under plastic cover (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill 2 places as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre nearing minimum tread has perishing cracks

o/s mirror is cracked

o/s/f tyre nearing minimum tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,413 miles

front brake pads are getting thin

lower engine stabiliser rubber mounting deteriorating

n/s/r tyre nearing 2 mm and has perishing cracks

n/s/r wheel binding very slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight corrosion on o/s/r inner sill to floor

slight corrosion under windscreen

slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 103,413 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting thin

lower engine stabiliser rubber mounting deteriorating

n/s/r tyre nearing 2 mm and has perishing cracks

n/s/r wheel binding very slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight corrosion on o/s/r inner sill to floor

slight corrosion under windscreen

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,347 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,340 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,673 miles

crack on o/s/ mirror

exhaust tailpipe has one rubber mounting detiorating

slight corrosion on rear inner sill

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,916 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside middle sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,819 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 78,818 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 76,316 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 May 2009 76,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,936 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 74,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2007 68,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 57,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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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R653 SDV is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R653 SDV, 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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R653 SDV is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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