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R108 XTR

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 XTR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 134,452 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f disc slightly warped

o/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 132,686 miles

Air cleaner cover insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 132,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Air cleaner cover insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,844 miles

nearside front outer sill and offside front outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

slight play in rear d bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2009 128,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front outer sill and offside front outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

slight play in rear d bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2008 121,040 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2008 121,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2007 114,030 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

stone chip on o/s headlamp but does not affect headlamp pattern

Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,030 miles

stone chip on o/s headlamp but does not affect headlamp pattern

Pass 5 Jan 2007 111,111 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 111,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 100,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 100,717 miles

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

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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R108 XTR is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R108 XTR, 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 R108 XTR registered?

R108 XTR is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R108 XTR shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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