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P281 OPV

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OPV
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,039 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,038 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 73,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,758 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 65,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,273 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,506 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 26 May 2009 42,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,886 miles

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2006 35,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,600 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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P281 OPV is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P281 OPV, 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 P281 OPV registered?

P281 OPV is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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