MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
battery insecure
radiator leaking
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise both inner sills rusty
advise discs corroded
advise n/s/f drive shaft noisey
advise o/s/f c.v gator perished
advise o/s/r tyre wearing at 2mm
advise oil leaks
advise play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
advise rear number plate faded
advise tape placed over both front headlamps
advise tested in wet
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advise both inner sills rusty
advise discs corroded
advise n/s/f drive shaft noisey
advise o/s/f c.v gator perished
advise o/s/r tyre wearing at 2mm
advise oil leaks
advise play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
advise rear number plate faded
advise tape placed over both front headlamps
advise tested in wet
both front lower arm bottom ball joint rubbers split but no play
discs rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
slight play near side front anti roll bar link
slight play off side front steering arms
tape on head lights
tested in wet
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
both front lower arm bottom ball joint rubbers split but no play
discs rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
slight play near side front anti roll bar link
slight play off side front steering arms
tested in wet
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front anti roll bar outer mounting bushes are worn
front brake discs are rusted
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front tyres are wearing uneven
o/s door check strap not fitted
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R448 MDM is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R448 MDM, 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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R448 MDM is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 April 1998.
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