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L221 WAV

1998 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,611 mi
Last recorded172,611 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 172,521 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded and dented

Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,473 miles

Nearside rear chassis out rigger showing signs of corroision ? plus looks like it been jack up on causing some damage ?

Fail 6 Nov 2014 172,442 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OSF brake sticking slightly

Oil leak

corrosion on OSR wheelarch and over various sections of chassis

Pass 5 Nov 2013 172,339 miles

OSF headlamp reflector stained

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion in OSR wheelarch

various areas of light corrosion on the underside

welding to nsf chassis leg covered in sealant

Fail 5 Nov 2013 172,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

OSF headlamp reflector stained

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion in OSR wheelarch

various areas of light corrosion on the underside

welding to nsf chassis leg covered in sealant

Pass 22 Nov 2012 170,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in many places.

o/s outer sill corroding in places.

o/s/r corrossion in places.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 170,712 miles

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

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

many places corroding but not quite to excess.

n/s/f outer sill corroded to excess, but not yet in prescribed area.

o/s outer sill corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 170,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal creeps slightly for a sec then is firm, no leaks found.

many places corroding both underneath and externaly.but none to excess in a prescribed area.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 169,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise: several places corroding on exterior.

advise: slight play/travel in brake pedal, but no leaks found.

advise; many different places corroding front and rear of vehicle. but none excessive in prescribed area.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 167,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 167,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 166,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 165,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 164,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 164,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS HAVE NO MOUNTING PLATES

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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L221 WAV is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L221 WAV, 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 28 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L221 WAV is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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