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L299 JBU

1994 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,770 mi
Last recorded34,770 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Extra104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 JBU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 34,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 32,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 32,752 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure central rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 29,022 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,302 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 26,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,005 miles

Battery Insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 16,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,057 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 11,311 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 11,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 8,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,976 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 5,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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L299 JBU is a 1994 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1994 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 104,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L299 JBU, 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 32 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L299 JBU is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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