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R775 MHG

1997 Renault Extra

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,484 mi
Last recorded113,484 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 MHG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,484 miles

Brake Master Cylinder Damp

Front Discs Rusty

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

O/S/F Tyre Inner Edge Startin To Wear

O/S/R Lens Cracked

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake Master Cylinder Damp

Front Discs Rusty

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

O/S/F Tyre Inner Edge Startin To Wear

O/S/R Lens Cracked

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,533 miles

Near side front mirror is cracked.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Near side front mirror is cracked.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,734 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jun 2008 93,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,424 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 83,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear lens cracked

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,072 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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R775 MHG is a 1997 Renault Extra in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R775 MHG, 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 R775 MHG registered?

R775 MHG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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