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P81 TFE

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 TFE
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,253 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,884 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 52,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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P81 TFE is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P81 TFE, 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 P81 TFE registered?

P81 TFE is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P81 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 TFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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