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R83 LEU

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 LEU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

adv n.s/r lens broken

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 157,967 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 102,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,092 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,590 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 89,876 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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R83 LEU 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 80%.

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 R83 LEU, 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 R83 LEU registered?

R83 LEU is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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