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R792 MPB

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 MPB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

spare tyre missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 104,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 101,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 96,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,183 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs worn

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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R792 MPB is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R792 MPB, 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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R792 MPB is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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