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R188 LRE

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,356 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 72,344 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps faulty. (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both reflectors rusted. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding All four wheels binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe stabilizer bar not bolted on.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lot of surface cracking.

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Offside outer sill holed, but not in prescribed area.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 71,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,589 miles

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

rear brake application uneven offside low effort (3.7.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f o/s/f headlight reflectors

Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f o/s/f headlight reflectors

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,594 miles

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

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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R188 LRE is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R188 LRE, 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 R188 LRE registered?

R188 LRE is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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