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E42 FPC

1987 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,650 mi
Last recorded74,650 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault Extra91,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 FPC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front old cv grease around components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,282 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure hinge broken off (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front old cv grease around components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,032 miles

Front brake discs v. heavily corroded. suggest renewal.

chip in "A" zone of screen, on mot limit. may grow.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,032 miles

Front brake discs v. heavily corroded. suggest renewal.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chip in "A" zone of screen, on mot limit. may grow.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 67,903 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,890 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 41,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,383 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 55,336 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,836 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 48,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,835 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,013 miles

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

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Off side lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,401 miles

Near side rear body sill rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,537 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine running hot on idle suspect fan not working properly?

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front outer anti roll bar bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,778 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 40,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 39,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 39,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise; near side rear brake slightly binding.

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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E42 FPC is a 1987 Renault Extra in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E42 FPC, 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 E42 FPC registered?

E42 FPC is a 1987 Renault Extra, first registered on 24 October 1987.

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