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E895 VKE

1988 Renault Extra

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 VKE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,392 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,851 miles

small hole in o/s/front rack gaiter

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,178 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 85,166 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,022 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,232 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 82,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,451 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,451 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E895 VKE is a 1988 Renault Extra in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E895 VKE, 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 E895 VKE registered?

E895 VKE is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E895 VKE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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