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R801 GVK

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

167,963 mi
Last recorded167,963 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 GVK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 167,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 161,280 miles

Spare tyre defective

battery warning light flashing.

coolant leak from header tank.

drivers wiper arm assembley area slightly corroded.

horn unit insecure and slightly harsh sounding.

wipers memory position not working.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 161,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

battery warning light flashing.

both front outer sills excessively corroded.

coolant leak from header tank.

drivers wiper arm assembley area slightly corroded.

horn unit insecure and slightly harsh sounding.

wipers memory position not working.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 153,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 153,212 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver door top hinge has slight corrosion near it.

washer and wiper switch slightly damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 153,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door top hinge has slight corrosion near it.

rear door secure but upper latch broken.

washer and wiper switch slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 143,666 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 134,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 126,134 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 126,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 120,205 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 120,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R801 GVK is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R801 GVK, 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 R801 GVK registered?

R801 GVK is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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