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F642 LFG

1989 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 LFG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,703 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,383 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 112,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

noise from o/s rear when brakes applied

o/s & n/s floors corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 111,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 111,204 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 109,369 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 109,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

distortion on n/s front brake disc †bonnett corroded †n/s front inner wing corroded †n/s wiper blade split †play in steering rack

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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F642 LFG is a 1989 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F642 LFG, 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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F642 LFG is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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