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J531 RLJ

1992 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,602 mi
Last recorded118,602 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 RLJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 118,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front no plate yellow

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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J531 RLJ 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 J531 RLJ, 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

How do I check the history of J531 RLJ?

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What year was J531 RLJ registered?

J531 RLJ is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J531 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J531 RLJ 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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