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V97 DMW

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,904 mi
Last recorded68,904 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 DMW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,904 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

none pescribed area rusted and holed n/s rear under side closing pannel

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame. out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several locations (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

none pescribed area rusted and holed n/s rear under side closing pannel

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,894 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 65,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,748 miles

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

nearside rear tyre structure slight damage

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,943 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 39,697 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades split

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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V97 DMW is a 1999 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 84,563 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 V97 DMW, 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 27 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V97 DMW registered?

V97 DMW is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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