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E143 RJT

1988 Renault Extra

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,604 mi
Last recorded179,604 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 RJT
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 179,604 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 179,604 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 173,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 173,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 166,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 166,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 160,754 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 160,754 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

drivers seat insecure mountings

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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E143 RJT is a 1988 Renault Extra in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,369 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 E143 RJT, 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 38 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E143 RJT registered?

E143 RJT is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E143 RJT safe to buy?

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