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L961 VAB

1993 Renault Extra

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 VAB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,574 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 89,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

tow bar/hitch insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,774 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 84,767 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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.

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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L961 VAB is a 1993 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L961 VAB, 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 L961 VAB registered?

L961 VAB is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L961 VAB safe to buy?

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