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N184 ABL

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 137,297 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs are rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 137,297 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs are rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 136,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Mar 2011 136,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2010 134,967 miles

aux. drive belt is deteriorated

drivers door check strap/bar is broken

drivers door is Ex. corroded

exhaust back box is deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leaks

slight leak from power steering pipes on top of steering rack

various points of corrosion around vehicle body

vehicle passed the emmisions/smoke test,but only just in the limits and has visibly above average level of smoke

Fail 12 Mar 2010 134,967 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers door is Ex. corroded

aux. drive belt is deteriorated

drivers door check strap/bar is broken

exhaust back box is deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leaks

slight leak from power steering pipes on top of steering rack

various points of corrosion around vehicle body

vehicle passed the emmisions/smoke test,but only just in the limits and has visibly above average level of smoke

Pass 17 Mar 2009 133,787 miles

drive belt is deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

o/s door has play in the top pin,checkstrap/bar is broken/missing and is also Ex.corroded

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread area ans is perished

oil leaks,underneath is very oily

squeaking/squeeling noise coming from drive belt area

various points of corrosion around body of vehicle

wipers do not stop in rest position automatically

Fail 16 Mar 2009 133,787 miles

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

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

drive belt is deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

o/s door has play in the top pin,checkstrap/bar is broken/missing and is also Ex.corroded

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread area ans is perished

oil leaks,underneath is very oily

squeaking/squeeling noise coming from drive belt area

various points of corrosion around body of vehicle

wipers do not stop in rest position automatically

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2008 132,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2007 129,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 129,698 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 125,344 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 125,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advise rear seat belt is fraying on the edge

near side centre to rear exhaust rubber perishing

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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N184 ABL is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N184 ABL, 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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N184 ABL is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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