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V518 KMS

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 KMS
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,908 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,908 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,675 miles

difficult to check brake pipes as coated in grease

osf door hanging low

osf suspension low

slight play in steering rack

nail in osf tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,272 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 74,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

no spare fitted

slight play in ns inner rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,880 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 72,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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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V518 KMS is a 1999 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V518 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 V518 KMS registered?

V518 KMS is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V518 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 KMS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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