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R198 NES

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,336 mi
Last recorded76,336 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 NES
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 76,336 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,313 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,894 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight bind from offside front brakes

slight corrosion at both rear corners of van

Fail 4 Nov 2008 71,890 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight bind from offside front brakes

slight corrosion at both rear corners of van

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,355 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 61,775 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 61,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R198 NES is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,548 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 R198 NES, 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 29 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R198 NES registered?

R198 NES is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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