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G840 PCG

1990 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,779 mi
Last recorded41,779 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Renault Extra102,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 PCG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,779 miles

bonnet strap/stay broken

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

offside front window winder missing

offside mirror glass incorrect but does not affect security/visability

oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

bonnet strap/stay broken

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

offside front window winder missing

offside mirror glass incorrect but does not affect security/visability

oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

all front subframe bushes perished

all rear axle bushes perished

all rear subframe bushes perished

front number plate has rust staining

general body rust around vechicle

n/s/r bumper loose

o/s/r bumper cracked

oil leak from gearbox selector shaft seal

oil leak from sump bung

Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all rear axle bushes perished

all rear subframe bushes perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

all front subframe bushes perished

front number plate has rust staining

general body rust around vechicle

n/s/r bumper loose

o/s/r bumper cracked

oil leak from gearbox selector shaft seal

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

alot of surface underbody corrosion no holes yet.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 391,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,487 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front flexis perished

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre low

play in o/s rack

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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G840 PCG is a 1990 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G840 PCG, 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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What year was G840 PCG registered?

G840 PCG is a 1990 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G840 PCG safe to buy?

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