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M978 DBX

1995 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,196 mi
Last recorded30,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Extra101,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,196 miles

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

non standard fuel cap fitted

o/s/r shock absorber deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

non standard fuel cap fitted

o/s/r shock absorber deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,710 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight imbalance on front suspension ride height

Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,710 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight imbalance on front suspension ride heights

Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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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M978 DBX is a 1995 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M978 DBX, 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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What year was M978 DBX registered?

M978 DBX is a 1995 Renault Extra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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