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ExpiredMileage
104,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
crack on o/s/ mirror
exhaust tailpipe has one rubber mounting detiorating
slight corrosion on rear inner sill
small stone chip on windscreen
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nearside middle sill corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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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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