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R232 DGD

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 DGD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 51,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear under tray bolt missing

spare wheel cover close to rear number plate

Fail 20 Jun 2023 49,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cooling fan inop

exhaust corroded

rear under tray bolt missing

spare wheel cover close to rear number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 48,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cannot see front brake pads due to fitted wheel trims

Fail 28 Jun 2021 47,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cannot see front brake pads due to fitted wheel trims

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff in operation (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point area covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has stonechip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and nearside front tyres starting to perish.

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 43,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and nearside front tyres starting to perish.

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,540 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,540 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

osf and nsf and nsr tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight misting to both rear back plates

Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,487 miles

cat rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,550 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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R232 DGD is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 R232 DGD, 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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R232 DGD is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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