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J557 LGV

1992 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 LGV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 132,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 132,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J557 LGV is a 1992 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc 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 J557 LGV, 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.

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What year was J557 LGV registered?

J557 LGV is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J557 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J557 LGV 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.

Does J557 LGV have outstanding finance?

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