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S287 RAL

1998 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,714 mi
Last recorded68,714 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 RAL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,490 miles

ref previous advisorys 650903586260

Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded/lipped/worn †n/s/f wheel binding slightly †boarderline stone chips in sweeped area of screen †stone chips in unsweeped area of screen †exhaust system corroded †water pump leaking water heavely †engine /gear box wet with oil

perrishing/cracking to various suspesnion bushes †rear brake load senseing lever partly sezied †brake hoses heavely perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 47,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front hubs covered in grease †slight play in os steering rack knuckle †stonechips in windscreen †heavy cracking to exhaust mounting rubbers †engine wet with oil

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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S287 RAL is a 1998 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S287 RAL, 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 S287 RAL registered?

S287 RAL is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S287 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 RAL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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