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P462 YVL

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,769 mi
Last recorded180,769 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 YVL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 180,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 180,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 165,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

VAN VERY LOADED GIVEING HIGH READING OF SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE

Fail 29 Jul 2006 165,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING N/S AND O/SF N/SF TYRE DOWN TO 2MM IN PLASES

Pass 18 Aug 2005
Fail 17 Aug 2005 152,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P462 YVL is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P462 YVL, 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 P462 YVL registered?

P462 YVL is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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