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L479 WTL

1994 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Extra104,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 WTL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 149,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 147,620 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 147,591 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 145,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 145,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 142,370 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 142,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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L479 WTL is a 1994 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L479 WTL, 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 L479 WTL registered?

L479 WTL is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L479 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 WTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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