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M488 ASL

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 ASL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 94,810 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 94,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside sill panels

nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2005 91,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 91,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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M488 ASL is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,736 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 M488 ASL, 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 27 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M488 ASL registered?

M488 ASL is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M488 ASL safe to buy?

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