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T479 ARF

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 ARF
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,138 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 93,136 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,731 miles

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

Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,364 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 66,697 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s front to back brake pipe begining to corrode

water inside headlamp on o/s/f

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front to back brake pipe begining to corrode

water inside headlamp on o/s/f

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,217 miles

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

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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T479 ARF is a 1999 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 84,563 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 T479 ARF, 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 27 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T479 ARF registered?

T479 ARF is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T479 ARF safe to buy?

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