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N251 FJN

1996 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,057 mi
Last recorded110,057 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 FJN
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,057 miles

major engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

major engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2008 106,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,277 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2007 103,276 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged badly.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limits on inside edges of tyres.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 97,133 miles

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter seeping grease from small pin-hole

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2006 94,865 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 94,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N251 FJN is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N251 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N251 FJN registered?

N251 FJN is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 5 April 1996.

Is N251 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 FJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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