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N217 SPM

1996 Renault Extra

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,302 mi
Last recorded156,302 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 SPM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 156,302 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 154,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 154,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 152,901 miles

front discs worn and corroded

limiter valve restricted movement

nearside inner CV boot slight loss of fluid

Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,116 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 150,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 147,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 143,480 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 143,427 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 139,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 139,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 135,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 10 Mar 2006 132,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 132,026 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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N217 SPM is a 1996 Renault Extra in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N217 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N217 SPM registered?

N217 SPM is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N217 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 SPM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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