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F178 RFH

1988 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 RFH
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 156,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle floor corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 19 Oct 2021 138,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle floor corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 134,478 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 134,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 133,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater not working off side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,040 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side rear (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively near side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 117,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,542 miles

tread of nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2009 107,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

tread of nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 103,750 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 100,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 98,744 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 98,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F178 RFH is a 1988 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F178 RFH, 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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F178 RFH is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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