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S477 TDB

1998 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 TDB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,478 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,499 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper switch is loose.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,922 miles

wiper/washer switch not secure

Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

windscreen wiper switch insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,221 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 50,221 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,890 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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S477 TDB is a 1998 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S477 TDB, 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 S477 TDB registered?

S477 TDB is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S477 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 TDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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