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J149 SFC

1992 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 SFC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 126,290 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 118,812 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 118,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s sill VERY BADLY rust/away

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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J149 SFC is a 1992 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 102,241 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 J149 SFC, 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 34 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J149 SFC registered?

J149 SFC is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J149 SFC safe to buy?

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