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F229 MFW

1989 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 MFW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 96,397 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,252 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F229 MFW is a 1989 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 101,722 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 F229 MFW, 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 37 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 MFW registered?

F229 MFW is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F229 MFW safe to buy?

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