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P261 UDG

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 UDG
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear tyre geting low

Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear tyre low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre geting low

Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side front tyre geting low

Pass 29 Jun 2005 72,868 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres geting low

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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P261 UDG is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P261 UDG, 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 P261 UDG registered?

P261 UDG is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P261 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 UDG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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