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J378 NVU

1991 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,357 mi
Last recorded158,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Extra92,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 NVU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 158,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 158,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 148,995 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 142,463 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate has small crack

Pass 19 Aug 2005 136,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

corrosion to nearside and offside a pillars

front number plate is cracked. number plate is secure and easily read.

wiper blades streaking screen slighty.does not effect drivers view

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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J378 NVU is a 1991 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J378 NVU, 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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What year was J378 NVU registered?

J378 NVU is a 1991 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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