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N478 GMA

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 GMA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers split

Pass 18 May 2013 109,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door coroded

front drop link bushes perished

oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,144 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 109,144 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,998 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 106,992 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,741 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 104,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 103,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N478 GMA is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N478 GMA, 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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N478 GMA is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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