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R351 HMW

1998 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

181,440 mi
Last recorded181,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 HMW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 181,440 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 181,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 181,424 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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R351 HMW is a 1998 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R351 HMW, 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 R351 HMW registered?

R351 HMW is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R351 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 HMW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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