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J491 BTV

1991 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

125,631 mi
Last recorded125,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault Extra92,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 BTV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 125,631 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 123,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor has 2 holes due to damage/corrosion.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill has several holes due to damage/corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner and outer sill have several holes due to damage/corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,708 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Both track rod end boots are perished

Inner sills are floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 115,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,030 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 110,565 miles

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

underside corrosion not excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,586 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

hole in o/s/f inner sill

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,136 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease unable to check.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 104,906 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,651 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2011 101,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,139 miles

metered disel exhaust emission near to limit advise fuel system cleaner

Fail 10 Sep 2010 98,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

metered disel exhaust emission near to limit advise fuel system cleaner

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 83,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,273 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on front jacking points

exhaust corroded full system

front flexi hoses cracking slightly

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside front tyre close to limits

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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J491 BTV is a 1991 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 J491 BTV, 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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J491 BTV is a 1991 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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