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F490 KCH

1989 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,544 mi
Last recorded73,544 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 KCH
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 73,544 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp bowls starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2008 73,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both headlamp bowls starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2007 73,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both front cv boots starting to perish

exhaust catching body

Pass 21 May 2007 73,344 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots starting to perish

exhaust catching body

Pass 17 May 2006 73,197 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2006 73,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

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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F490 KCH is a 1989 Renault Extra in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F490 KCH, 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 F490 KCH registered?

F490 KCH is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F490 KCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 KCH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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