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F531 BEX

1989 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,906 mi
Last recorded170,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 BEX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 170,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front floor pans corroded but not with in any prescribe areas

Pass 12 Feb 2018 169,390 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 169,360 miles

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 167,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 164,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 158,345 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 158,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 154,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 150,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 146,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 142,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 140,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 137,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 135,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

long hand brake travel

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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F531 BEX is a 1989 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F531 BEX, 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 F531 BEX registered?

F531 BEX is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F531 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F531 BEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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