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R196 RRG

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 RRG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,082 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SILLS AND SILLS TO FLOORS CORRODED.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 86,082 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SILLS AND SILLS TO FLOORS CORRODED.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,375 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT CHSSIS CORRODED.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 66,574 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 61,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R196 RRG is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R196 RRG, 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 R196 RRG registered?

R196 RRG is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R196 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 RRG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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