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R104 JWY

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,210 mi
Last recorded66,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,203 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,379 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 65,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,254 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,247 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emmisions could not detect acceloration despite numerous attemps

sliding door bolted permanently shut

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,245 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emmisions could not detect acceloration despite numerous attemps

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 60,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,684 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 57,783 miles

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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R104 JWY is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R104 JWY, 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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What year was R104 JWY registered?

R104 JWY is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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