MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
ADVISE ; NO WATER IN COOLING SYSTEM,
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
battery insecure
bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
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R656 VWL is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R656 VWL, 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 R656 VWL registered?
R656 VWL is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R656 VWL safe to buy?
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