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J497 OFJ

1992 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 OFJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 142,764 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 142,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J497 OFJ is a 1992 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J497 OFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J497 OFJ registered?

J497 OFJ is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J497 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 OFJ shows 2 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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