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V578 JEV

1999 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 JEV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side front disc worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front discs heavly pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiper control stalk loose

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,860 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bumper insecure

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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V578 JEV is a 1999 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V578 JEV, 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 V578 JEV registered?

V578 JEV is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V578 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 JEV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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