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R178 CNG

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 CNG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

first exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

o/s/f brake binding slightly. o/s/r brake giving low readings

topped up coolant level

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,055 miles

o/s/f brake binding slighty

scratch mark inwindscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake binding slighty

scratch mark inwindscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,556 miles

bumper loose osr corner (BORDERLINE PASS).widscreen scratched.

osf brake binding.

play in os steering rack knuckle (BORDERLINE PASS. ON LIMIT!). gaiter allso cracked.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bumper loose osr corner (BORDERLINE PASS).widscreen scratched.

osf brake binding.

play in os steering rack knuckle (BORDERLINE PASS. ON LIMIT!). gaiter allso cracked.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,530 miles

judder showing on NSR brake.

nsf drive shaft gaiter perishing [slight dampness showing] (BORDERLINE PASS!).

rh repeater loose in wing! windscreen scratched!

tow bar front cross bar welded into place [not bolted!]. slight play in os end of steering rack.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

judder showing on NSR brake.

nsf drive shaft gaiter perishing [slight dampness showing] (BORDERLINE PASS!).

rh repeater loose in wing! windscreen scratched!

tow bar front cross bar welded into place [not bolted!]. slight play in os end of steering rack.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,344 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen scratched

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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R178 CNG is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R178 CNG, 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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R178 CNG is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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