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N261 BNC

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,066 mi
Last recorded275,066 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 BNC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 275,066 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system twisted

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 270,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack / both sides

Fail 27 Mar 2010 270,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack / both sides

Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 267,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 267,650 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 266,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 265,031 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer joint corroded †n/s rear tyre worn †o/s body sill rusty †n/s front inner wing corroded †park brake lever travel long

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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N261 BNC is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N261 BNC, 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 N261 BNC registered?

N261 BNC is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N261 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 BNC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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