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R559 GHK

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,931 mi
Last recorded42,931 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 GHK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,848 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

underside getting corroded in places

Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

underside getting corroded in places

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake has been hot at some time , advise pads replaced

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,143 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake has been over hot at some time, advise pad replacement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,081 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

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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R559 GHK is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R559 GHK, 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 R559 GHK registered?

R559 GHK is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R559 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 GHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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