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R150 MHC

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,157 mi
Last recorded37,157 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 MHC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2024 36,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,076 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 36,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only work on o/s (4.4.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,376 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 35,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 34,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has light surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2019 33,849 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion outer sills

corrosion suspension

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,699 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 32,699 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight engine oil leak

nearside front tyre valve damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2015 32,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight engine oil leak

nearside front tyre valve damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,248 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 28,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,551 miles

corrosion to rear chassis rail

front brake discs corroded

front panel corroded and holed out of area

n/s/r anti roll bar end link in poor condtion (corrosion) on limit

slight corrosion to inner door sills

slight rear light interaction

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,508 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted and on limits

offside rear wheel bearing some play and on limits

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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R150 MHC is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R150 MHC, 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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R150 MHC is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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