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E489 MYX

1988 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,961 mi
Last recorded59,961 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 MYX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 59,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 59,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,949 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,863 miles

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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E489 MYX is a 1988 Renault Extra in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E489 MYX, 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 E489 MYX registered?

E489 MYX is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E489 MYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 MYX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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