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R54 EOU

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,251 mi
Last recorded131,251 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 EOU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 131,251 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing in various body and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

dip-stick end broken

drivers window inop

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

n/s steering rack boot perished

n/s/r corner of bear bumper loose

n/s/r top shock bush perished

o/s/r lower door hinge broken

o/s/r top door hinge breaking

o/s/r top shock bush perished

slight play in n/s strut top mount

slight play in o/s strut top mount

Fail 9 Feb 2012 131,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

corrosion developing in various body and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

dip-stick end broken

drivers window inop

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

n/s/r corner of bear bumper loose

n/s/r top shock bush perished

o/s/r lower door hinge broken

o/s/r top door hinge breaking

o/s/r top shock bush perished

slight play in n/s strut top mount

slight play in o/s strut top mount

steering rack gators perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 125,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 125,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 115,137 miles

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGE

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 108,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 102,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 98,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 95,850 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 95,850 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R54 EOU is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R54 EOU, 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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What year was R54 EOU registered?

R54 EOU is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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