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S568 WPU

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 WPU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 79,864 miles

clutch slip

Offside Front brake disc corroded

corrosion around offside of scuttle panel/wiper arm mounts

Pass 24 May 2016 77,615 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 77,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 74,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 74,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,160 miles

Brake master cylinder very dirty (can not see level)

Front brake discs corroded

Front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel level light on

Outer sill n/s corroding

Reverse lights not working

Seat belt o/s frayed

Fail 14 May 2014 72,150 miles

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

Brake master cylinder very dirty (can not see level)

Exhaust mounts cable tied (supported ok)

Front brake discs corroded

Front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel level light on

Outer sill n/s corroding

Reverse lights not working

Seat belt o/s frayed

Pass 14 May 2013 69,446 miles

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

Rear silencer mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silenser mount broken

Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,627 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,194 miles

chip on screen

drivers seatbelt frayed

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip on screen

drivers seatbelt frayed

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,639 miles

VIN number plate in 'B'pillar damaged / missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from engine

slight play found in offside steering rack control arm

spare wheel not in under vehicle holder

steering rack gaitors perished slightly and outer clips missing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

VIN number plate in 'B'pillar damaged / missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from engine

slight play found in offside steering rack control arm

spare wheel not in under vehicle holder

steering rack gaitors perished slightly and outer clips missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,102 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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S568 WPU is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S568 WPU, 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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S568 WPU is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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