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G417 VFW

1989 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 VFW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 96,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,345 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 94,345 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly cracked

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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G417 VFW is a 1989 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G417 VFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G417 VFW registered?

G417 VFW is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is G417 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G417 VFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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