CarVerify

Free Car Check

R37 LAP

1998 Renault Extra

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,749 mi
Last recorded140,749 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Extra91,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR37 LAP
MakeRenault
ModelExtra
Year1998
ColourWhite
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

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 140,749 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 140,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 115,614 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 115,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 112,677 miles

rear engine mount worn

Fail 28 May 2008 112,677 miles

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

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

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

rear engine mount worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 107,541 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 107,524 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005

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

R37 LAP is a 1998 Renault Extra in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Extra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 91,831 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 R37 LAP, 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 28 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 R37 LAP?

You can check the full history of R37 LAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R37 LAP registered?

R37 LAP is a 1998 Renault Extra, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R37 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 LAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R37 LAP 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 R37 LAP. 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.