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L957 FFX

1993 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,053 mi
Last recorded78,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 FFX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,053 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits smoke when started (not excessive),but clears/cleared within 10 seconds,no smoking thereafter

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner wing ,behind headlamps excess corrosion ,but outside prescribed areas

Nearside front outer sill is excessivly corroded,but outside prescribed area

Offside front outer sill and outer sill to floor /out rigger is excessvly corroded/damaged ,but outside the prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,281 miles

Exhaust system two rear mountings are splitting

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc,inner face is corroded and brake pad making minimal contact

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc,inner face is corroded and brake pad making minimal contact

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,781 miles

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

Nearside front inner brake pad not making good contact with the brake disc

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,781 miles

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

Nearside front inner brake pad not making good contact with the brake disc

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 71,334 miles

Cooling system boiling up in the expansion bottle

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,334 miles

Cooling system boiling up in the expansion bottle

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,324 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 69,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,960 miles

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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L957 FFX is a 1993 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L957 FFX, 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.

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What year was L957 FFX registered?

L957 FFX is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L957 FFX safe to buy?

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