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L531 JEC

1993 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,228 mi
Last recorded146,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 JEC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2010 146,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 146,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 130,888 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 130,858 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 130,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 130,765 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 130,561 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 130,558 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L531 JEC is a 1993 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 98,098 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 L531 JEC, 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 33 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L531 JEC registered?

L531 JEC is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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