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S865 AEC

1998 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside outer cv boot looks as though it may have lost its grease

Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside outer cv boot looks as though it may have lost its grease

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,493 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,493 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,500 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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S865 AEC is a 1998 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S865 AEC, 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 S865 AEC registered?

S865 AEC is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S865 AEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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