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R448 MDM

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,564 mi
Last recorded153,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 MDM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 153,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 147,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 147,824 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 138,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 126,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 126,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 104,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 85,539 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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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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