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L231 LJB

1994 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Renault Extra104,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 LJB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,989 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily corroded

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

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

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

The front subframe is heavily corroded offside

The nearside front wheel arch is corroded

The offside front inner wing is corroded

The offside rear wheel arch is corroded

The wipers fail to self park

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheelarch

Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,713 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheelarch

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,714 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,075 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

both sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

frint brake disc surfaces pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

frint brake disc surfaces pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,206 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,124 miles

FRONT SCREEN CRACK IN BOTTOM OFF OFF SIDE CORNER NOT IN SWEPED AREA

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

VERY SLIGHT WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,357 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,501 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 45,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L231 LJB is a 1994 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 104,277 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 L231 LJB, 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 32 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L231 LJB is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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