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R814 FUG

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,818 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 64,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,337 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R814 FUG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R814 FUG, 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 R814 FUG registered?

R814 FUG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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