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P971 BFC

1996 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 BFC
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 171,935 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no spaer tyre

rear crxss menber and chaiss legs exss corrodid no tow bar

smoke needs retesting

Pass 16 May 2011 169,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 167,206 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 167,181 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2009 165,448 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 165,421 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 163,511 miles

Dipped and main beam headlights, failed to work once during test.

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)

Fail 19 May 2008 163,489 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Dipped and main beam headlights, failed to work once during test.

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)

Fail 31 May 2007 161,050 miles

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

o/s mirror some damage

some rear brake inbalance noted

Pass 31 May 2007 161,050 miles

o/s mirror some damage

some rear brake inbalance noted

Pass 3 May 2006 58,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 58,029 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P971 BFC is a 1996 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P971 BFC, 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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P971 BFC is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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