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R176 MPR

1998 Renault Traffic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Traffic51,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 MPR
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,124 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 47,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 36,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,949 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2018 35,845 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor exhaust leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,730 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,716 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 31,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,303 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,908 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,908 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 21,076 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,076 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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R176 MPR is a 1998 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 51,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R176 MPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R176 MPR registered?

R176 MPR is a 1998 Renault Traffic, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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