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K208 WRU

1993 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,758 mi
Last recorded208,758 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 WRU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2006 208,758 miles

Rear chassis and subframe mounts corroding close to excessive

engine noise close to excessive

front floor corroding

front floors to inner sills corroding

oil leaks

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

smoke levels close to excessive

Fail 27 Dec 2006 208,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 201,548 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack

smoke from exhaust close to excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2005 201,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

slight unbalance on front brakes

smoke from exhaust close to excessive

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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K208 WRU is a 1993 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 98,098 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 K208 WRU, 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 33 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K208 WRU registered?

K208 WRU is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K208 WRU safe to buy?

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