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J492 FDM

1991 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,525 mi
Last recorded143,525 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Extra92,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 FDM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 143,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust fault

Fail 24 Nov 2007 143,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust fault

Pass 10 Nov 2006 137,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 137,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 133,012 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 132,997 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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J492 FDM is a 1991 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J492 FDM, 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 J492 FDM registered?

J492 FDM is a 1991 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 December 1991.

Is J492 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J492 FDM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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