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D785 MBU

1987 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault Extra91,981 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD785 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 146,165 miles

extensive areas of corosion but not yet excessive to rear floor and chassis and extensive welding repairs to floors

Fail 24 Oct 2006 146,459 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis and floors very rusty

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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D785 MBU is a 1987 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,981 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 D785 MBU, 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 39 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D785 MBU registered?

D785 MBU is a 1987 Renault Extra, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D785 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D785 MBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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