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R294 GKN

1998 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,933 mi
Last recorded46,933 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 GKN
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating / damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

gear box mounting rear bush deteriorating

offside front and nearside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,503 miles

Front discs inner faces slightly pitted

Offside rear tyre scuffed and perishing, Nearside rear tyre badly perished/outer wall cracking/splitting - replacement strongly recommended

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,403 miles

Both rear tyres perishing - replacement recommended

Passenger door mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 6 Dec 2010 38,403 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Both rear tyres perishing - replacement recommended

Passenger door mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,705 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Nearside front wiper blade has started to split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,827 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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R294 GKN is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R294 GKN, 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 R294 GKN registered?

R294 GKN is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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