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E881 WMA

1987 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

184,684 mi
Last recorded184,684 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault Extra91,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 WMA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 184,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 182,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 178,716 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 178,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlights loose,front brake discs pitting,play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2005 174,525 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 174,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 174,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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E881 WMA is a 1987 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 E881 WMA, 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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What year was E881 WMA registered?

E881 WMA is a 1987 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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