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N203 FAB

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 FAB
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,452 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

wiper mechanism not self parking

Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,447 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing and arm (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and adjacent area to seat /seatbelt mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and adjacent area seat/seatbelt mounting point (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

wiper mechanism not self parking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,882 miles

Oil leak from engine dripping ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on inoperative parked in drivers vision (8.2.1b)

Brake hose excessively chafed due to subframe bracket not attached (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine dripping ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,198 miles

Offside Front Lower floor has corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,630 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,188 miles

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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N203 FAB is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N203 FAB, 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 N203 FAB registered?

N203 FAB is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N203 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 FAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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