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E234 FPJ

1988 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 FPJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,281 miles

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

front exhuast weak

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2008 52,281 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front exhuast weak

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,879 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS

Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,186 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 51,185 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 49,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 49,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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E234 FPJ is a 1988 Renault Extra in White with a 1,108cc 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 E234 FPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E234 FPJ registered?

E234 FPJ is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E234 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 FPJ shows 8 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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