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S898 UEX

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 UEX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,220 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 932,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

corrosion throughout vehicle

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres badly perished

corrosion in offside sill

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,141 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres badly perished

corrosion in offside sill

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,633 miles

corrosion in sills and rear wheel arches

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside front suspension coil spings have broken tails

slight play in front suspension anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2012 90,633 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in sills and rear wheel arches

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside front suspension coil spings have broken tails

slight play in front suspension anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,897 miles

corrosion in rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,897 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in rear wheel arches

Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,123 miles

corrosion in rear wheel arches

Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,896 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear mounting perished

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,896 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear mounting perished

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 79,460 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S898 UEX is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S898 UEX, 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 S898 UEX registered?

S898 UEX is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S898 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 UEX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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