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E488 HJB

1988 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 HJB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,133 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 69,212 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,230 miles

handbrake high

n/s rear shocker damp

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc's corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,824 miles

disc's corroded.

engine oil leak.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,729 miles

exhaust corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,372 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,370 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,396 miles

exhaust rusted.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,013 miles

oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,514 miles

tyres worn uneven,oil leak.

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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E488 HJB is a 1988 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E488 HJB, 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 E488 HJB registered?

E488 HJB is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E488 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E488 HJB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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