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N168 TPD

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,063 mi
Last recorded115,063 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 TPD
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 115,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s and o/s/r brake flexy ferrulles slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s and o/s/r brake flexy ferrulles slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 109,912 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 109,783 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

exhaust system touching fuel tank

Fail 23 Mar 2007 108,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 12 Apr 2006 103,559 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 103,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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N168 TPD is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 95,995 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 N168 TPD, 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 30 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N168 TPD registered?

N168 TPD is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N168 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 TPD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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