CarVerify

Free Car Check

P768 RFW

1996 Renault Extra

Red Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,274 mi
Last recorded77,274 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Extra95,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 RFW
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,274 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four wings corroded soon will be sharp edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches in & outsde

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches inner & outer

wipers dont auto park

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches inner & outer

wipers dont auto park

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense

both no plates

sills coroded

wipers don't auto park

Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense

both no plates

sills coroded

wipers don't auto park

Fail 15 Sep 2014 71,410 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

no plates

nsr light lense

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner & outer wheel arches coroded

sills coroded

wipers dont auto park

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,410 miles

no plates

nsr light lense

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner & outer wheel arches coroded

sills coroded

wipers dont auto park

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both sills coroded at front

no plates

nsf wheel bearing noisy

nsr lamp damaged

osr shock cover

rear wheel arche coroded

wipers dont auto park

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,784 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both sills coroded at front

no plates

nsf wheel bearing noisy

nsr lamp damaged

osr shock cover

rear wheel arche coroded

wipers dont auto park

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,525 miles

wipers dont auto park

rear wheel arches coroded

both sills holed at front

front brake uneven actuation & slight bind osf

no plates

nsr lamp damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,652 miles

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

front & rear no plates

horn

os & ns sills coroded advise repairing

steering rack gaiters showing age

Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,641 miles

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

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

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

front & rear no plates

horn

os & ns sills coroded advise repairing

steering rack gaiters showing age

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,689 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills

front&rear no plates

rear floor & wheel arch corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2010 626,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills

front&rear no plates

osf inner disc rusty

rear floor & wheel arch corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,565 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front no plate

Fail 3 Oct 2009 59,565 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no plate

Pass 16 May 2008 54,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 May 2008 54,252 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,234 miles

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

front tyres

Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,234 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 44,612 miles

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
Full Renault Extra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P768 RFW is a 1996 Renault Extra in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P768 RFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P768 RFW?

You can check the full history of P768 RFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P768 RFW registered?

P768 RFW is a 1996 Renault Extra, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P768 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 RFW shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P768 RFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P768 RFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.