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M487 ABV

1995 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Extra101,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 ABV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 93,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 92,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 91,637 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 89,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M487 ABV is a 1995 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M487 ABV, 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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What year was M487 ABV registered?

M487 ABV is a 1995 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M487 ABV safe to buy?

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