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J278 YAA

1992 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 YAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt anchor point area on sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 68,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2010 62,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,956 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,202 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 39,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J278 YAA is a 1992 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J278 YAA, 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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J278 YAA is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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