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P283 VAA

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,050 mi
Last recorded39,050 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 VAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,050 miles

2 x wings slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 39,029 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak (radiator)

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,750 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 35,750 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 29,107 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,914 miles

component corrosion

front brake discs inner corroded

gearbox/clutch roughness

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear brake bind

reg plate deteriorating

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 26,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

component corrosion

front brake discs inner corroded

gearbox/clutch roughness

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear brake bind

reg plate deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 26,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,202 miles

maybe leak from fuel tank

slight corroision on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

slight marks on front flexis

slight rust on disks

Fail 5 Oct 2011 25,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

maybe leak from fuel tank

other parts of exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corroision on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

slight marks on front flexis

slight rust on disks

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,481 miles

F Discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,085 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,085 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,772 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,461 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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P283 VAA is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P283 VAA, 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 P283 VAA registered?

P283 VAA is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P283 VAA safe to buy?

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