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R823 PJB

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

163,857 mi
Last recorded163,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 163,857 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Underside of van starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2018 163,093 miles

Brake bind on offside front when wheel rotated by hand

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front outer sill corroding

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside inner sill corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside front outer sill corroding

Offside inner sill corroding

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 31 May 2018 163,087 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake bind on offside front when wheel rotated by hand

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front outer sill corroding

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside inner sill corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside front outer sill corroding

Offside inner sill corroding

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,845 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet corroded / pillars around windscreen corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brakes noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2013 162,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet corroded / pillars around windscreen corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2012 162,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside outer cv boot loose

rear brakes noisy

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 19 Nov 2012 162,126 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside outer cv boot loose

rear brakes noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2011 160,760 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to excess offside front not within prescribed areas

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 160,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to excess offside front not within prescribed areas

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 159,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs corroded, pitted and scored

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in rack

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 159,886 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs corroded, pitted and scored

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in rack

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 158,981 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Play in rack

Windscreen scratched

Bonnet mountings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 158,981 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet mountings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Play in rack

Windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Oct 2008 157,142 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front discs groove dand corroded

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in rack

Fail 10 Oct 2008 157,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front discs groove dand corroded

Low pressure in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in rack

Fail 9 Oct 2007 156,165 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Brake compensator showing minimal movement

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING HIGH INBALANCE

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Play in rack, both sides

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 156,165 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Brake compensator showing minimal movement

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING HIGH INBALANCE

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Play in rack, both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2006 153,551 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 153,551 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on the outside edge

Driver door mirror is loose on mounting

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Right rear lamp cluster is damaged

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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R823 PJB is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R823 PJB, 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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R823 PJB is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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