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R269 KCA

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,250 mi
Last recorded59,250 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 KCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,250 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/ SLIDING DOOR DAMAGED

O/S/F AND N/S/F STEPS CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNDERSIDE OF VAN CORRODED

Fail 6 Nov 2010 59,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/ SLIDING DOOR DAMAGED

O/S/F AND N/S/F STEPS CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNDERSIDE OF VAN CORRODED

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,427 miles

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

o/s/r service brake significant difference in brake effort from n/s/r (120 o/s 280 n/s )

Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r service brake significant difference in brake effort from n/s/r (120 o/s 280 n/s )

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,578 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2006 39,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R269 KCA is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R269 KCA, 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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R269 KCA is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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