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R182 HGU

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 88,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside sill is corroded outside of prescribed areas

Front offside tyre is cracking/perishing slightly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 88,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside sill is corroded outside of prescribed areas

Front offside tyre is cracking/perishing slightly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear step brace corroded and slightly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sections corroded and rubber mountings missing-replaced by cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sections corroded and rubber mountings missing-replaced by cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres are cracking badly, but not to cords

Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm loose on spindle due to insert worn away (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres are cracking badly, but not to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,773 miles

1x exhaust mounting missing - another has been cable tied

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are cracking badly on sidewalls

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks- upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm spindle insert has broken away (8.2.2)

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

1x exhaust mounting missing - another has been cable tied

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are cracking badly on sidewalls

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks- upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,188 miles

1x exhaust mounting missing - another has been cable tied

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking

slight play to o/s inner rack joint

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,168 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

1x rear exhaust mounting missing - another has been cable tied

Both rear tyres are starting to perish / crack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,128 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount split/broken

Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust rubber mount split/broken

spare wheel tyre deflated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

rear engine mount rubber bush perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,287 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 53,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R182 HGU is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R182 HGU, 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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R182 HGU is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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