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N462 BNC

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,012 mi
Last recorded129,012 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 BNC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 129,012 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 20 May 2008 129,012 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 23 May 2007 124,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 124,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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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N462 BNC is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N462 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 N462 BNC registered?

N462 BNC is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N462 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N462 BNC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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