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N653 KHU

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 KHU
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2010 102,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL LOW.DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,078 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.STEERING RACK WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EMISSIONS HIGH.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.STEERING RACK WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 96,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1..spare tyre flat and perrished 2..rubber boot at nearside bottom ball joint broken 3..exhaust tailpipe very corroded (little life left befor renewall) 4..air filter induction pipe diconected (thats why engine sounds a bit throaty) 5..tyres at n/s/f

Pass 29 Aug 2007 90,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

SPARE TYRE FLAT CORROSION STARTING GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S WASHER HAS JET BLOCKED FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDISION SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING GENRAL WEAR IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION SPARE TYRE FLAT

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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N653 KHU is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N653 KHU, 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 N653 KHU registered?

N653 KHU is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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