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R427 DNA

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 DNA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 110,851 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,948 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 107,940 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 103,475 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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R427 DNA 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 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 R427 DNA, 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 R427 DNA registered?

R427 DNA is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R427 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 DNA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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