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R819 FUG

1997 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 11,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 11,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 11,214 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to rear chasis and axle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,420 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 106,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 103,112 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 101,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,670 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 85,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,898 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 77,898 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 77,648 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R819 FUG is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R819 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 R819 FUG registered?

R819 FUG is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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