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R959 GVX

1998 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 GVX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 75,840 miles

corrosion to floor pan front and rear

corrosion to outer sills

engine bad oil leak

front pads low ns

poor welding repair to osf outer sill

temp repair to rear number plate lights

welding repair to ns door shut

Fail 25 Apr 2009 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to floor pan front and rear

corrosion to outer sills

engine bad oil leak

front pads low ns

poor welding repair to osf outer sill

temp repair to rear number plate lights

welding repair to ns door shut

Pass 1 May 2008 72,324 miles

Engine / gearbox is noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Engine / gearbox is noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,594 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,609 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 64,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R959 GVX is a 1998 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R959 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R959 GVX registered?

R959 GVX is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R959 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 GVX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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