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S461 XNP

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 XNP
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,548 miles

vehicle started to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded/worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 93,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded/worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,509 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,001 miles

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

front registration plate damaged, but still legible.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,720 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 68,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,545 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 62,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S461 XNP is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 91,831 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 S461 XNP, 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 28 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 S461 XNP registered?

S461 XNP is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S461 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 XNP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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