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F185 HVS

1988 Renault Extra

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,004 mi
Last recorded114,004 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 HVS
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,004 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,367 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 112,492 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 112,482 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 112,470 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.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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F185 HVS is a 1988 Renault Extra in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F185 HVS, 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

How do I check the history of F185 HVS?

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What year was F185 HVS registered?

F185 HVS is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F185 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 HVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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