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D278 VGM

1986 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Renault Extra87,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,551 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,760 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,207 miles

Oil leak

nearside front jacking point corrded to hole

offside front inner sill corroded to hole

rear chassis rail corroding above shock and axle mounting offside

Fail 26 Mar 2008 81,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front jacking point corrded to hole

offside front inner sill corroded to hole

rear chassis rail corroding above shock and axle mounting offside

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 127,444 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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D278 VGM is a 1986 Renault Extra in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D278 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D278 VGM registered?

D278 VGM is a 1986 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D278 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 VGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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