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R906 NEF

1997 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 NEF
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,230 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,197 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,337 miles

both wipers are split at the ends

corroded hole in drivers front pillar

engine oil leaks

front no plate is slightly damaged

spare tyre is deflated

Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both wipers are split at the ends

corroded hole in drivers front pillar

engine oil leaks

front no plate is slightly damaged

spare tyre is deflated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 115,650 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Spare wheel flat

Fail 18 Jan 2008 115,649 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Spare wheel flat

Pass 7 Feb 2007 112,841 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 112,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OIl in coolant.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Split in rear upper crossmember at tow bar †mounting.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 108,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 108,960 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fracture to rear panel at offside tow bar mount

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to front no plate

some corrosion to offside front tank mount & brake compensator mount

some play in front nearside roll bar end bush

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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R906 NEF is a 1997 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R906 NEF, 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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R906 NEF is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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