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R155 DVR

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,582 mi
Last recorded66,582 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 DVR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,582 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 59,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 59,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs corroded

front pads appear low

n/s loading door broken

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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R155 DVR is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R155 DVR, 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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How do I check the history of R155 DVR?

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What year was R155 DVR registered?

R155 DVR is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R155 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 DVR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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