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H283 BYJ

1991 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,024 mi
Last recorded66,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault Extra92,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reflector rusting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reflector rusting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch rusty cover in tape so no sharp edges

Pass 31 May 2024 58,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,780 miles

Excessive corrosion around windscreen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Excessive corrosion around windscreen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around windscreen apature not within any MOT perscribed areas

front numberplate cracked

nearside front lower swivel boot split

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion on offside body side , extending under bodyside moulding within perscribed area of seatbekt mounting

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,875 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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H283 BYJ is a 1991 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 92,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H283 BYJ, 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 35 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H283 BYJ is a 1991 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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