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P344 VAA

1996 Renault Extra

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,429 mi
Last recorded54,429 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 VAA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,429 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust fouling n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,076 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,076 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion a piller (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported foweling shock (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion a piller (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,281 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,281 miles

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

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

rear exhaust fouling rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,909 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 40,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,653 miles

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

battery insecure (MOT fail in a few months)

offside front brake discs worn/corroded

offside rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery insecure (MOT fail in a few months)

offside front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 32,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,850 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,566 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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P344 VAA is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P344 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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P344 VAA is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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