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R85 SFC

1997 Renault Extra

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 SFC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 80,616 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shocker top bush worn

Fail 16 Nov 2007 70,005 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shocker top bush worn

Fail 13 Nov 2006 66,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front discs rusty on inner edge

advise front pads low

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise rear top shocker bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,088 miles

advise front discs rusty on inner edge

advise front pads low

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise rear top shocker bushes perished

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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R85 SFC is a 1997 Renault Extra in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R85 SFC, 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 R85 SFC registered?

R85 SFC is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R85 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 SFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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