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R782 PCF

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

185,431 mi
Last recorded185,431 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 185,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs in poor condition

brake hoses in poor condition

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to rear suspension around chassis.

poor rear brake performance , uneven readings

rear suspension in poor condition

rear tyres tread low in poor condition

wear in inner rack joints

wear to front suspension ball joints and bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 185,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front & offside rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 185,437 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front & offside rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 185,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2011 185,431 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 2 Mar 2010 185,431 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing to outter wall

o/s/f tyre perishing to outter wall

spill off pipes need changing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 185,431 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing to outter wall

o/s/f tyre perishing to outter wall

spill off pipes need changing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 185,431 miles

Dampness around diesel pump area

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 185,431 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Dampness around diesel pump area

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 185,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 185,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 181,615 miles

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Fail 27 Feb 2007 181,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 177,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 177,272 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R782 PCF is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R782 PCF, 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 R782 PCF registered?

R782 PCF is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R782 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 PCF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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