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R26 DNP

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 DNP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side Lens Missing

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Side Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 56,603 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side Lens Missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,580 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section, near leaf spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section, near leaf spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cracks/ splits ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area, outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area, outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rear bumper, back arch corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,298 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear shackle/pin & bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,149 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 48,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,248 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 41,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,420 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,133 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,649 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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R26 DNP 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 76.9%.

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 R26 DNP, 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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R26 DNP is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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