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R291 XRV

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,186 mi
Last recorded56,186 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 56,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front outer reflectors missing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing dry

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,240 miles

Nearside passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,549 miles

Coolant level low

Drivers seat base worn

Front bumper insecure

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,549 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant level low

Drivers seat base worn

Front bumper insecure

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,787 miles

All rear seat belts starting to fray slightly

Both wipers split on ends

General engine oil leaks

Offside front seat belt twisted

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Radiator poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All rear seat belts starting to fray slightly

Both wipers split on ends

General engine oil leaks

Offside front seat belt twisted

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Radiator poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,589 miles

General oil leaks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear most seat belt starting to fray

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2011 52,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

General oil leaks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear most seat belt starting to fray

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,620 miles

O/s headlight misted.

O/s/f lens cover missing.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r seat belt stalk casing missing.

O/s/f light lens missing.

Red warning light on dash.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,495 miles

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

Dent in o/s panel

N/s & sliding door damaged.

N/s/r bumper damaged.

N/s/r first seat belt stalk cover missing.

O/s/f lens cover missing.

Screen chipped.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,201 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Belly pans fitted

Belly pans slightly loose

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight play in rear inner anti roll 'D' bushes

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,885 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Belly pan insecure

Chip in windscreen

Coolant leak

Front discs slightly worn

Offside rear seat offside seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Slight blow from centre box

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Wipers starting to smear

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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R291 XRV is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R291 XRV, 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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R291 XRV is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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