MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
Based on 47,958 MOT tests across 10,075 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L279 SMB is a 1994 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L279 SMB, 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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What year was L279 SMB registered?
L279 SMB is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 March 1994.
Is L279 SMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L279 SMB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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