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S512 KFX

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 KFX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 125,852 miles

front discs wearing low

osf tyre wearing low

osr tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Dec 2011 125,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs wearing low

osf tyre wearing low

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,069 miles

chassis & sills corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 118,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 111,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper swith mounting is broken

Fail 17 Nov 2008 111,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper swith mounting is broken

Pass 20 Nov 2007 98,642 miles

General corrosion to underside

N/s sill is damaged

N/s washer is weak

Rear tyres are near the legal limit

Windscreen is scratched

Wiper switch is broken

Fail 20 Nov 2007 98,642 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

General corrosion to underside

N/s sill is damaged

N/s washer is weak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear tyres are near the legal limit

Windscreen is scratched

Wiper switch is broken

Pass 6 Dec 2006 91,136 miles

Corrosion n/s sill step

N/s sill is damaged

Scratches and chips in windscreen

Wiper switch is loose

Fail 4 Dec 2006 91,136 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion n/s sill step

N/s sill is damaged

Scratches and chip in windscreen

Wiper switch is loose

Pass 3 Dec 2005 86,730 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn on edges †

advise condition of n/s/f door step

Fail 30 Nov 2005 86,730 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise both rear tyres worn on edges

advise condition of n/s/f door step

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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S512 KFX is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S512 KFX, 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 S512 KFX registered?

S512 KFX is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S512 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 KFX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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