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L458 VHY

1994 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,670 mi
Last recorded124,670 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Extra104,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL458 VHY
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2008 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2007 124,667 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2006 123,983 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L458 VHY is a 1994 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L458 VHY, 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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What year was L458 VHY registered?

L458 VHY is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L458 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L458 VHY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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