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S197 BTT

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 BTT
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 100,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2010 100,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,733 miles

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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S197 BTT is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 91,831 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 S197 BTT, 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 28 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S197 BTT registered?

S197 BTT is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S197 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 BTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S197 BTT have outstanding finance?

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