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E271 FJB

1988 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,999 mi
Last recorded158,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 158,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 158,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wishbone bushes poor.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 153,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 153,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 145,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 137,139 miles

Small corrosion hole at front outer of O/S sill.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 127,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 127,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar end bush worn.Front brake discs poor.All brake hoses deteriorating.

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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E271 FJB is a 1988 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E271 FJB, 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 E271 FJB registered?

E271 FJB is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E271 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E271 FJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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