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R668 AVC

1997 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,076 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 81,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,087 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,448 miles

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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R668 AVC is a 1997 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R668 AVC, 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 R668 AVC registered?

R668 AVC is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R668 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 AVC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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