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N928 XVJ

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,103 mi
Last recorded93,103 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 XVJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,586 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside headlmp cracked and damp

offside rear lamp broken

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside headlmp cracked and damp

offside rear lamp broken

pin hole in nearside outer drive shaft boot

rear door handle broken

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2007 91,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear flexy brake hoses have some corrosion of metal ferrules

emission test passed at 2nd test

o/s/f suspension and brake components are covered in oil, softening bushes and nearly contaminating brake pads

o/s/r lamp lens broken but lights to rear remain correct colour

rear load door has missing handle, door remains securely closed

rear reg plate deteriorated

spare wheel missing from carrier, carrier temp secured

vehicle has serious oil leak, overheats and oil pressure light came on during and after emission test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 91,586 miles

small hole/crack in offside rear light lens †engine has bad oil leak †rear exhaust box/pipe weak with corrosion †offside end anti roll bar oil bush oil soaked

Fail 17 Jun 2005 91,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

small hole/crack in offside rear light lens †engine has bad oil leak †rear exhaust box/pipe weak with corrosion †offside end anti roll ball bush oil soaked

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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N928 XVJ is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N928 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N928 XVJ registered?

N928 XVJ is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N928 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N928 XVJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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