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E841 OVG

1987 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,907 mi
Last recorded94,907 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault Extra91,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 OVG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 93,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at top of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust pipe surface rust near clamp

engine oil leak

surface rust on both front suspension arms

Fail 16 May 2017 93,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at top of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust pipe surface rust near clamp

engine oil leak

surface rust on both front suspension arms

Pass 17 May 2016 90,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded top section (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,854 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

underbody & suspension surface rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,609 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Right FRont Track Rod End Rubber Gaiter Perished

Various Front/Rear Suspension Components Rusty

Very Bad Engine Oil Leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,600 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Right FRont Track Rod End Rubber Gaiter Perished

Various Front/Rear Suspension Components Rusty

Very Bad Engine Oil Leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 810,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 77,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,497 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes slight drag

of side front outre sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 75,166 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E841 OVG is a 1987 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E841 OVG, 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 39 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E841 OVG is a 1987 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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