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L261 FAA

1993 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

177,984 mi
Last recorded177,984 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault Extra98,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 FAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 177,984 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 172,100 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 171,983 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 160,583 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 160,583 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 160,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L261 FAA is a 1993 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L261 FAA, 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 L261 FAA registered?

L261 FAA is a 1993 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L261 FAA safe to buy?

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