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R216 RJM

1998 Renault Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Motor Caravan102,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 RJM
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,479 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,749 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 125,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,485 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 116,820 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,307 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking at filter next to fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine not turning off on key

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,877 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,460 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre tread getting low and a shallow cut around the shoulder

Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,270 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre tread getting low and a shallow cut around the shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,009 miles

lift in n/s king pin

n/s/r/inner tyre cut on outside shoulder

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,058 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,384 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 60,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,952 miles

movment between stub axle an d beam axle on n/s and o/s front

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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R216 RJM is a 1998 Renault Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,232 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R216 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R216 RJM is a 1998 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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