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P186 SFE

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 135,567 miles

indicater held by tie wraps

Fail 18 May 2007 135,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2005 122,282 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 122,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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P186 SFE is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P186 SFE, 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 P186 SFE registered?

P186 SFE is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P186 SFE safe to buy?

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