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R943 HAR

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,847 mi
Last recorded201,847 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 HAR
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 201,847 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 201,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

front screen swept areas show damage which is not contained within a 40mm diameter circle but do not effect the drivers view through it.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front lower inner wings are corroded/holed.

off side front flexi-brake hose is partially wrapped in insulating tape.

off side outer sill is corroded/holed.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 201,280 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

front screen swept areas show damage which is not contained within a 40mm diameter circle but do not effect the drivers view through it.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front lower inner wings are corroded/holed.

off side front flexi-brake hose is partially wrapped in insulating tape.

off side outer sill is corroded/holed.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 193,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 186,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 183,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 175,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 167,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 156,439 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 156,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R943 HAR 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 R943 HAR, 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 R943 HAR registered?

R943 HAR is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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