MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers close in drivers view.
vehicle sometimes over heats ok at retest.
Nearside Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers close in drivers view.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Excessive rusting around lower front windscreen surround.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel is missing.
handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear,ok at test.
How Reliable is the Renault Extra?
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P257 VYJ is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 P257 VYJ, 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 P257 VYJ registered?
P257 VYJ is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 4 December 1996.
Is P257 VYJ safe to buy?
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