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S796 AEH

1998 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 AEH
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,241 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

o.s rear suspension low

Fail 26 Oct 2007 77,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

o.s rear suspension low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S796 AEH is a 1998 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S796 AEH, 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 S796 AEH registered?

S796 AEH is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S796 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 AEH shows 4 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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