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P339 TAM

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,495 mi
Last recorded183,495 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 TAM
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 183,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen damaged

n.s. inner cv gator damp

o.s. steering rack gator poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2013 183,461 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen damaged

n.s. inner cv gator damp

o.s. steering rack gator poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 182,020 miles

front screen damaged

sureace corrosion rear chassis both sides

travel in foot brake poss requires rear brakes adjusting ??

Fail 18 Jan 2012 182,020 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

travel in foot brake poss requires rear brakes adjusting ??

Pass 18 Jan 2011 179,868 miles

front screen damaged

o.s. outer sill corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2010 177,905 miles

noise from around cambelt side of enging ???

stone chips in front screen

Fail 26 Jan 2010 177,888 miles

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

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

stone chips in front screen

noise from around cambelt side of enging ???

Pass 23 Jan 2009 169,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre front engine mounting rubber bush collapsed

wind screen chipped in three places

Fail 21 Jan 2009 169,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre front engine mounting rubber bush collapsed

wind screen chipped in three places

Pass 18 Feb 2008 163,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 163,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR ENGINE MNT PERISHED

Pass 8 Feb 2007 159,057 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 159,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 153,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 153,640 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

stone chips in zone b on 12mm 18mm 8mm 20mm limit is 40mm

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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P339 TAM 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 53.3%.

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 P339 TAM, 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 P339 TAM registered?

P339 TAM is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P339 TAM safe to buy?

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