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V488 KMS

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

49,547 mi
Last recorded49,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 KMS
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,547 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill holed

o/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,724 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2011 42,411 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,411 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,061 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,061 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 396,424 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,664 miles

Wiper switch insecure

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wiper switch insecure

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,785 miles

offside rear tyre cracked around outer sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,785 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked around outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2006 34,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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V488 KMS is a 1999 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 V488 KMS, 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 V488 KMS registered?

V488 KMS is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V488 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 KMS shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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