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R279 TRX

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 TRX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,563 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 90,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,541 miles

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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R279 TRX is a 1998 Renault Extra in White 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 R279 TRX, 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 R279 TRX registered?

R279 TRX is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R279 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 TRX 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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