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R162 KSF

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 142,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 133,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 133,158 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,800 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,843 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 97,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 91,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

steering rack has slight play

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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R162 KSF is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R162 KSF, 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 R162 KSF registered?

R162 KSF is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R162 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 KSF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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