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M172 FEC

1995 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Extra101,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 FEC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,237 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 66,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,483 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 59,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 59,368 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)

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

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

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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M172 FEC is a 1995 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 101,892 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 M172 FEC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M172 FEC is a 1995 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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