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S891 JTR

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 JTR
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,833 miles

general corrosion

o/s door mirror glass cracked

one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion

o/s door mirror glass cracked

one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,593 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

chips to windscreen.

n/s/f bumper slightly loose.

slight damage to n/s/f wing.

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass.

slight damage to o/s/f outer sill.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 21 Jun 2008 65,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,603 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,231 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 55,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,186 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S891 JTR is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S891 JTR, 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 S891 JTR registered?

S891 JTR is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S891 JTR safe to buy?

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