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R471 FKO

1998 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 FKO
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 146,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 143,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 139,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 139,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 133,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 129,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 129,815 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 125,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 122,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,986 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 116,861 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 109,004 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 106,705 miles

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.

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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R471 FKO is a 1998 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R471 FKO, 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 R471 FKO registered?

R471 FKO is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R471 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 FKO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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