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K98 PLF

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 PLF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,393 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 58,391 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 52,396 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,141 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating/ Rear Mounts Broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,141 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative No Illumination (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust System Deteriorating/ Rear Mounts Broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,134 miles

Exhaust Rubber Mounts (All) Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded Through

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,382 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 46,446 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2013 46,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,097 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,970 miles

nearside front brake hose poor routing,attention required

Fail 27 May 2010 41,964 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 40,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 35,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 33,470 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 33,461 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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K98 PLF is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1992 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 79,099 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K98 PLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K98 PLF is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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