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S796 NPO

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 85,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area.

oiliness to engine.

Pass 11 May 2015 80,915 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting nearside inner sill.

Corrosion starting offside sill.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 11 May 2015 80,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting nearside inner sill.

Corrosion starting offside sill.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 23 May 2014 75,741 miles

Drivers seat belt very slow to retract

Long park brake travel

Wind screen chipped

Fail 23 May 2014 75,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drivers seat belt very slow to retract

Long park brake travel

Near side front tyre very close to limit

Wind screen chipped

Pass 22 May 2013 70,726 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front discs starting to corrode @ outer edge of inner surface

Long park brake travel

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured

Rear number plate slightly blemished

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Windscreen chipped

Fail 22 May 2013 70,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front discs starting to corrode @ outer edge of inner surface

Long park brake travel

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured

Rear number plate slightly blemished

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 May 2012 65,353 miles

accident damage to near side rear corner

slight front brake inbalance

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,584 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,584 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,559 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

long park brake travel

off side door mirror glass cracked

slight bind @ off side front wheel

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

long park brake travel

off side door mirror glass cracked

off side rear tyre scuffed and perished @ outer side wall

slight bind @ off side front wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,302 miles

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Indicator stalk hitting couling.

Nearside of rear bumper split.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,302 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Indicator stalk hitting couling.

Nearside of rear bumper split.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,623 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,547 miles

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 NPO is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NPO, 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.

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S796 NPO is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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