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P492 DRR

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,621 mi
Last recorded162,621 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 DRR
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 162,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2007 162,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2006 149,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 149,715 miles

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

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

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

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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P492 DRR is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P492 DRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P492 DRR registered?

P492 DRR is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P492 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 DRR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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