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V490 GCF

1999 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 GCF
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,906 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

floor corroded both sides at front

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,798 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,773 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,251 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer cill rear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,160 miles

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

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

off side rear slight binding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,740 miles

exhaust tail box getting very weak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,159 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 75,108 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 75,108 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wiper switch insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2008 75,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,048 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 71,249 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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V490 GCF is a 1999 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V490 GCF, 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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V490 GCF is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V490 GCF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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