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R815 CAE

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 CAE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 96,094 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of load area

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear rubber exhaust mounts perishing

engine lower mount rubber bush broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,939 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc inner surfaces in poor condition

Near side drive shaft oil seal weaping

Off side front wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 10 Jan 2011 85,939 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc inner surfaces in poor condition

Near side drive shaft oil seal weaping

Off side front wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,386 miles

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

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

corrosion developing in o/s outer sill

Fail 8 Jan 2010 82,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion developing in o/s outer sill

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 76,035 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jan 2007 73,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,216 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R815 CAE is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R815 CAE, 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 R815 CAE registered?

R815 CAE is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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