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G297 NFD

1989 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,029 mi
Last recorded165,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 NFD
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 165,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 165,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

inner c.v. joints worn/knocking

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Pass 21 May 2007 164,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 164,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion/holes in rear valance & under o/s rear wheel arch.

front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 162,673 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 162,673 miles

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

slight noise on front when travelling/possible wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 160,640 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 160,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G297 NFD is a 1989 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,108cc 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 G297 NFD, 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 G297 NFD registered?

G297 NFD is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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