MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion underside
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion underside
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear light lense cracked
slight play in nearside gearbox mount
slight play in rear lower engine stabilizer
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R457 FYJ is a 1997 Renault Extra in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 94,551 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 R457 FYJ, 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 29 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R457 FYJ registered?
R457 FYJ is a 1997 Renault Extra, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R457 FYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R457 FYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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