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E481 FCJ

1988 Renault Extra

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,295 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 86,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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E481 FCJ is a 1988 Renault Extra in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E481 FCJ, 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 E481 FCJ registered?

E481 FCJ is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E481 FCJ safe to buy?

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