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N288 ABL

1996 Renault Extra

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,791 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (3.5.1n)

nearside headlamp bit loose

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 93,700 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,616 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,085 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,085 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,579 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,432 miles

replacement engine fitted (petrol)

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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N288 ABL is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N288 ABL registered?

N288 ABL is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N288 ABL safe to buy?

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