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V961 FJB

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,899 miles

front and rear coil springs poor condition

n/s and o/s outer sills poor condition

rear chassis rails slight corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion light surface underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion light surface underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,779 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 104,777 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,024 miles

N/S outer sill corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 95,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill badly corroded (not within suspension/seatbelt mount areas)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,087 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill badly corroded (not within suspension/seatbelt mount areas)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,438 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,478 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,048 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 2mm and nail in each tread.

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter leaking.

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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V961 FJB is a 1999 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V961 FJB, 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 V961 FJB registered?

V961 FJB is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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