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R780 MPA

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 MPA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,694 miles

o/s head lamp glass holed

rear brakes uneven

Fail 16 Oct 2009 78,694 miles

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

o/s head lamp glass holed

rear brakes uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,636 miles

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

n/s mirror loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,139 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,138 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,597 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,746 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 65,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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R780 MPA is a 1997 Renault Extra in White 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 R780 MPA, 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 R780 MPA registered?

R780 MPA is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R780 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 MPA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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