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R215 UFC

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 UFC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,892 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyres over 10 years old

Fail 4 Apr 2024 33,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyres over 10 years old

Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 32,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 31,565 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,352 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 29,338 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,265 miles

Oil leak ()

high level brake light bulb, inop

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 1,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,553 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 13,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 8,303 miles

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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R215 UFC is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R215 UFC, 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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R215 UFC is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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