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R238 TJM

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 TJM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,463 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 99,218 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,705 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,836 miles

Chip In Nearside Headlamp Glass

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Fail 31 May 2008 70,810 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,406 miles

see advisory sheet number 444595147191

Fail 25 May 2007 64,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 60,361 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R238 TJM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R238 TJM, 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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R238 TJM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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