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R595 GDM

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,043 mi
Last recorded73,043 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,043 miles

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

Offside Front door sill corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,422 miles

offside front outer sill corroded but not in area

Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,351 miles

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

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

offside front outer sill corroded but not in area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 65,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,882 miles

both rear spring hangers corroding

brakes slightley binding on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,979 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,701 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs look low

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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R595 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R595 GDM, 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 R595 GDM registered?

R595 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R595 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 GDM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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