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E496 WMW

1987 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,948 mi
Last recorded78,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault Extra91,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 WMW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip to windscreen

coolant leak

engine oil leak

interior mirror missing

n/s and o/s rear chasis's starting to corrode

n/s front top inner wing starting to corrode

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all flexi brake hoses perished

nearside and offside floor panels corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2006 74,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both rear bump stops missing

Brake pipes to rear limiter valve in poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition.

N/S/F jacking point corroded.

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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E496 WMW is a 1987 Renault Extra in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E496 WMW, 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 E496 WMW registered?

E496 WMW is a 1987 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E496 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 WMW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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