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N401 SAA

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 SAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 80,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,635 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,462 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,459 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 74,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 74,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness at fuel tank

o/s brake slight bind

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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N401 SAA is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N401 SAA, 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

How do I check the history of N401 SAA?

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What year was N401 SAA registered?

N401 SAA is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N401 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 SAA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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