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R727 GVV

1998 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,360 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,591 miles

wiper switch loose

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wiper switch loose

Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,463 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box and back box (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,740 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,999 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,999 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,647 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,166 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,523 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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R727 GVV is a 1998 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R727 GVV, 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 R727 GVV registered?

R727 GVV is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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