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R947 CTU

1997 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,579 mi
Last recorded186,579 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Extra94,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 CTU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 186,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 175,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 163,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 147,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 147,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 147,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 147,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R947 CTU is a 1997 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R947 CTU, 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 R947 CTU registered?

R947 CTU is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R947 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 CTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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