MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil dampness to engine
rear engine mount worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil dampness to engine
rear engine mount worn
rear engine mount worn
slight play to nearside steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear engine mount worn
slight play to nearside part of steering rack
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
slight play to offside part of steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R709 SGM is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R709 SGM, 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 R709 SGM registered?
R709 SGM is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 October 1997.
Is R709 SGM safe to buy?
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