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R382 HPU

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,649 mi
Last recorded117,649 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 HPU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 117,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 106,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 103,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 98,078 miles

front tyres perished.

n/s/f inner corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2008 98,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres perished.

n/s/f inner corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 92,753 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to perish slightly

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front inner wing starting to rust

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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R382 HPU is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R382 HPU, 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 R382 HPU registered?

R382 HPU is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R382 HPU safe to buy?

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