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P28 RAH

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,345 mi
Last recorded198,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 RAH
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 198,345 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 198,228 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 192,271 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 191,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 187,451 miles

TRAVEL AT SERVICE PEDAL †SLIGHT TRAVEL REMAINS WITH SERVICE BRAKE FULLY APPLIED. †O/S S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT. †

UNDERSIDE CORROSION;REAR UPPER DAMPERS,BRAKE L.S VALVE AREA, †BRAKE PIPES CORRODED L.S VALVE AND PIVOTS CORRODED. †

Pass 13 Jan 2006 176,388 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2006 176,348 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

OIL LEAKS. †BRAKE PIPES AT L/S/VALVE CORRODED.

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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P28 RAH is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P28 RAH, 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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P28 RAH is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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