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M165 HPA

1994 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Extra104,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 HPA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 153,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within rear ns and os ,prescribed area of front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 152,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust leaking from down pipe

Fail 21 Jul 2022 152,021 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust leaking from down pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2020 146,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 146,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 138,598 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 138,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,600 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,600 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,682 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

damp around fuel pump, but no signs of leak.

slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Fail 8 Jun 2015 133,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Pass 12 May 2014 131,302 miles

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

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

Front bumper partially insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 May 2013 127,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 122,718 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces not making full pad contact.

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

Fail 15 May 2012 122,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc inner faces not making full pad contact.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 105,276 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side wiper is split, oil leak from engine, off side sill is damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,739 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 104,739 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 99,709 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Off side rack gator is perished †Front tyres are worn on the edges and are near to a failure †Exhaust mounts are perished †Tailpipe is corroded and blowing †Near side handbrake is slow releasing

Pass 21 Jul 2005 96,042 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 96,042 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side aim is high †Slight play in struts and top mounts †Rear brakes not working together

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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M165 HPA is a 1994 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M165 HPA, 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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M165 HPA is a 1994 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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