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S436 LJM

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,765 mi
Last recorded67,765 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 LJM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,813 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

front discs in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipes look corroded, unable to fully assess due to plastic cover

oil leaks

slight movement to both rear shock absorber top mounting points

slight play in steering system

Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipes look corroded, unable to fully assess due to plastic cover

n/s front and o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

oil leaks

slight movement to both rear shock absorber top mounting points

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,147 miles

see checklist 122238

Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

see checklist 122238

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,695 miles

see checklist 109348

Fail 19 Sep 2009 48,603 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

see checklist 109348

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,723 miles

front brake pads close to limits

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,899 miles

see checklist 469188

Pass 3 Sep 2005 29,580 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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S436 LJM is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S436 LJM, 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 S436 LJM registered?

S436 LJM is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S436 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 LJM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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