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R418 GTW

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 GTW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,259 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,128 miles

Fuel pump area damp

Offside Front 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 72,120 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pump damp

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

Tyre size, 155/80R13 79T Budget

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,550 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,317 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,316 miles

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

o/s/r lens broken but not showing incorrect colour

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,042 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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R418 GTW is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R418 GTW, 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 R418 GTW registered?

R418 GTW is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R418 GTW safe to buy?

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