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M480 YLV

1995 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Extra101,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 YLV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

both outer sills holed at front of sill

Pass 24 May 2011 56,255 miles

Front subframe and front suspension components very rusty.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside "A" posts rusted.

Fail 23 May 2011 56,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front subframe and front suspension components very rusty.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside "A" posts rusted.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,303 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 49,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 49,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,836 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 46,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 45,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,500 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 44,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively 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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M480 YLV is a 1995 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 101,892 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 M480 YLV, 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 31 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M480 YLV is a 1995 Renault Extra, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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