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J28 GSN

1992 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 GSN
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

Offside rear flex brake pipe heavily corroded

Quite a lot of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Quite a lot of oil around engine - possible sump corroded

Rear axle quite heavily corroded

Slight noise from Nearside front -- possible wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,583 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,850 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack at sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2007 60,850 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack at sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,226 miles

Offside outer anti-roll bar bush worn

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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J28 GSN is a 1992 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J28 GSN, 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 J28 GSN registered?

J28 GSN is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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