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P968 RWS

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,243 mi
Last recorded143,243 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 RWS
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,243 miles

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

corrosion to off side and near sidelower inner bodysill areas

general body corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2013 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to off side and near sidelower inner bodysill areas

general body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,726 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 137,797 miles

general body corrosion

slight wear in outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,395 miles

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

both rear lamps slight interacting

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s/f door mirror poor repair

Fail 6 Sep 2010 133,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear lamps slight interacting

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s/f door mirror poor repair

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 112,141 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 112,141 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 104,170 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting perished....

slight corrosion nearside 'B' post/top of sill....

slight play in both n/s and o/s front antiroll bar end bushes....

Fail 20 Jun 2006 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint creaking....

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished,advise fit new....

slight corrosion nearside 'b'post/top of sill....

slight play in front antiroll bar both end bushes at lower arm's....

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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P968 RWS is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P968 RWS, 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 P968 RWS registered?

P968 RWS is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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