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F298 FKM

1989 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,799 mi
Last recorded175,799 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 FKM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 175,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear body damaged where rear lamp fits.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 172,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 172,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side outer door sill badly corroded not within a prescibed area.

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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F298 FKM is a 1989 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F298 FKM, 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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F298 FKM is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F298 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F298 FKM 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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