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C498 MVW

1986 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault Extra87,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 MVW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front tyres perrished

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s front floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,603 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner sill corroded

o/s front floor pan corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s floor pan corroded

oil leak

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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C498 MVW is a 1986 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 87,331 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 C498 MVW, 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 40 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C498 MVW registered?

C498 MVW is a 1986 Renault Extra, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C498 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C498 MVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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