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R118 GPU

1998 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,681 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 105,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f bumper insecurely fitted clutch pedal robber missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,464 miles

o/s/r tyre reaching ware indicators rear brake comensator weeping o/s/f front bumper insecurely mounted

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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R118 GPU is a 1998 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 91,831 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 R118 GPU, 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 28 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R118 GPU registered?

R118 GPU is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R118 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 GPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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