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R802 GVK

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 GVK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,162 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge(155/80/13t)

rear brake application uneven by 25%

top up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

wiper stalk insecure but still functions correctly

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,239 miles

coolant header tank/bottle split and leaking

rear brake application slightly uneven by 25%

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

Fail 24 Nov 2009 66,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

coolant header tank/bottle split and leaking

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished(155/13t)

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished(155/13t)

rear brake application slightly uneven by 25%

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,944 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

radiator core corroded but not leaking

rear brakes slightly unbalanced by 25%

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,842 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,440 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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R802 GVK 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 66.7%.

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 R802 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 R802 GVK registered?

R802 GVK is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R802 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 GVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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