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T557 JBJ

1999 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,232 mi
Last recorded93,232 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 JBJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,988 miles

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

o/s front subframe slight damage

Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front subframe slight damage

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,873 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,819 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,352 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2007 62,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 51,875 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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T557 JBJ is a 1999 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T557 JBJ, 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 T557 JBJ registered?

T557 JBJ is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T557 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T557 JBJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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