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G429 LUE

1989 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

46,561 mi
Last recorded46,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault Extra101,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 LUE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,561 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 46,561 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 4,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 45,374 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus a slight of red both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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Fail 13 May 2023 45,374 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus a slight of red both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,368 miles

n/s/f brake binding

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 45,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,563 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,027 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers splitting.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,027 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers splitting.

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,835 miles

Front b/discs slight pitting.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s rear sill corroded.

O/s/steering rack gaitor splitting.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust hangers splitting.

V/slight play in n/side front anti roll bar bush.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,835 miles

Front b/discs slight pitting.

O/s rear sill corroded.

O/s/steering rack gaitor splitting.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust hangers splitting.

V/slight play in n/side front anti roll bar bush.

Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,244 miles

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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G429 LUE is a 1989 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G429 LUE, 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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G429 LUE is a 1989 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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