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G159 CCV

1990 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Renault Extra102,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 CCV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 86,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (bottom of 'a' pillar) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting area (bottom of 'a' pillar) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking when switched off (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 85,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,265 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,265 miles

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,985 miles

advise near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advise near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,601 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 80,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play top streeing bush

Fail 19 Jan 2010 77,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play top streeing bush

Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,375 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 73,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,947 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 70,947 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 68,011 miles

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

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

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

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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G159 CCV is a 1990 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 102,453 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 G159 CCV, 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 36 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G159 CCV is a 1990 Renault Extra, first registered on 3 March 1990.

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