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F817 JAA

1988 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,929 mi
Last recorded114,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault Extra101,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 JAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,396 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 113,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,184 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 110,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 107,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,851 miles

Floor pan corrosion o/s/f footwell

Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 106,100 miles

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

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

alt nut missing from bolt

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,208 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 102,423 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 102,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F817 JAA is a 1988 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,369 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 F817 JAA, 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 38 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F817 JAA is a 1988 Renault Extra, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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