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P852 YPL

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,110 mi
Last recorded101,110 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 YPL
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,110 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 101,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear number plates stained

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,851 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

body corrosion to offside front and rear wheel arches but not producing sharp edges

front brake discs worn

steering wheel cover worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

body corrosion to offside front and rear wheel arches but not producing sharp edges

front brake discs worn

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 93,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,529 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,303 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,512 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 63,083 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 63,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P852 YPL is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P852 YPL, 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 P852 YPL registered?

P852 YPL is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P852 YPL safe to buy?

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