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L166 VLK

1993 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,372 mi
Last recorded65,372 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2005 65,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 65,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L166 VLK is a 1993 Renault Extra in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 98,098 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 L166 VLK, 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 33 years old, this Renault Extra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L166 VLK registered?

L166 VLK is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L166 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L166 VLK shows 2 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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