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R118 RDY

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,967 miles

both rear wheel archs and chassis rails corroded

both wipers split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear wheel archs and chassis rails corroded

both wipers split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

n/s/r tyre scrubbed

o/s/r tyre scrubbed

play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,479 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,183 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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R118 RDY is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 RDY, 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 R118 RDY registered?

R118 RDY is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R118 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 RDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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