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N79 FRV

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,772 mi
Last recorded82,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,772 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 12 Jan 2010 82,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,274 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,421 miles

Slight corrosion in O/S rear floor

Fail 7 Jan 2008 73,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,647 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,647 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,796 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 62,796 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N79 FRV is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N79 FRV, 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 N79 FRV registered?

N79 FRV is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N79 FRV safe to buy?

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