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J78 GHW

1992 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Renault Extra102,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 GHW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,968 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,429 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,372 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,528 miles

as vt 32 06/01/2010

Fail 6 Jan 2010 74,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,787 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,144 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,721 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,718 miles

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

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

near side door mirror broken

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2006 63,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside door mirror broken

oil leak

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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J78 GHW is a 1992 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J78 GHW, 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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J78 GHW is a 1992 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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