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N216 SPM

1996 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,315 mi
Last recorded201,315 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 SPM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 201,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both number plates deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

front antiroll bar nearside outer bush slightly worn

owing to excessive exhaust leak there is a possibility on retest of not passing the smoke test

slight weepage from outer end of nearside driveshaft gaiter

spare wheel flat

Fail 2 Jun 2009 201,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both number plates deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

front antiroll bar nearside outer bush slightly worn

owing to excessive exhaust leak there is a possibility on retest of not passing the smoke test

slight weepage from outer end of nearside driveshaft gaiter

spare wheel flat

Pass 30 May 2008 197,175 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

wheel trims wearing tyre valve stems

Fail 23 May 2008 197,125 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

wheel trims wearing tyre valve stems

Pass 16 May 2007 193,042 miles

exhaust mountings perishing

play forming in anti roll bar bushes

play forming in outer steering arm ball joints

spare tyre flat ,

steering column bushes getting noisey

Pass 11 May 2006 187,637 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 187,503 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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N216 SPM is a 1996 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 95,995 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 N216 SPM, 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 30 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N216 SPM registered?

N216 SPM is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N216 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 SPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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