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R799 MHG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,208 mi
Last recorded89,208 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 MHG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 89,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,133 miles

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

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

N/S rear brake lower effort than O/S

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake compensator sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,189 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,557 miles

both rear tyre inner walls showing signs of cracking

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

some play offside track rod end

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,040 miles

both front anti roll bar end bushes getting perished

both rear tyre inner walls getting perished

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

small hole offside c.v boot

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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R799 MHG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White 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 R799 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 R799 MHG registered?

R799 MHG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R799 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 MHG 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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