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R559 BJA

1998 Renault Trafic

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,045 mi
Last recorded173,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 173,045 miles

Both outer sills have corrosion but not in P A

Nearside rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

Pass 11 Jun 2008 169,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 169,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 169,765 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 157,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 122,724 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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R559 BJA is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R559 BJA, 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 R559 BJA registered?

R559 BJA is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R559 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 BJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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