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P836 UYJ

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,270 mi
Last recorded153,270 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 UYJ
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 153,270 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2010 149,383 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 149,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 138,581 miles

Both front outer anti-roll bar outer bushes have slight vplay and lift.

Drivers side rear shock mounting poorly repaired.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 122,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 122,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer mount perished

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,061 miles

Front pads in poor condition

Offside front steering rack gaiter perished

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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P836 UYJ is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P836 UYJ, 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 P836 UYJ registered?

P836 UYJ is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P836 UYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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