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V196 MCA

1999 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Extra84,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 MCA
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,538 miles

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills and all wheel arches.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Windscreen frame corroded and holed.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 109,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills and all wheel arches.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Windscreen frame corroded and holed.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,783 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 103,604 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,304 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 96,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,092 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,265 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 77,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 66,652 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 66,447 miles

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

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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V196 MCA is a 1999 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 1999 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 84,563 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 V196 MCA, 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 27 years old, this Renault Extra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V196 MCA registered?

V196 MCA is a 1999 Renault Extra, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V196 MCA safe to buy?

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