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N617 TPJ

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 TPJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 141,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front discs poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2011 141,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front discs poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2010 125,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 125,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust leak , front to centre join.....

front brake discs corroding , inner pads low.....

general light under body corrosion...

indicator stork loose...

o/s/r top shock absorber bush split.....

wipers smear , parking faulty....

Pass 14 May 2009 109,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 109,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding around hangers.....

general light under body corrosion.....

o/s/r top shock absorber bush worn.....

oil leaks .....

windscreen scratched & damaged , not excessivly.....

wipers smear....

Pass 29 May 2008 102,943 miles

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing...

n/s/r tyre perishing , advise replacement....

oil leaks....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 3 May 2007 101,581 miles

both rear tyres perishing...

load sensing valve wet , probable lubrication....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing...

oil leaks,,,

windscreen damage not excessive,....

Pass 16 May 2006 98,201 miles

corrosion in n/s door shut.

load sensing valve damp.

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish.

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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N617 TPJ 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 N617 TPJ, 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 N617 TPJ registered?

N617 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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