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R18 RJM

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

146,282 mi
Last recorded146,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 RJM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2010 146,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

vehicle very rusty not holed at time of test other than stated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre stating to perish cords not exposed at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2009 136,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre stating to perish cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,892 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s outer sill rusty but not holed at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2008 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

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

o/s outer sill rusty but not holed at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2007 111,013 miles

Corrosion nearside rear spring hanger

Nearside Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear door not latching at bottom

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,013 miles

Corrosion nearside rear spring hanger

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear door not latching at bottom

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Some deterioration on rear number plate

bumper insecure

oil leak

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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R18 RJM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R18 RJM, 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 R18 RJM registered?

R18 RJM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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