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R597 GDM

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,822 mi
Last recorded44,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,563 miles

os steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,663 miles

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

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

os rack slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,631 miles

OS STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 16,787 miles

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

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

wiperblades poor

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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R597 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R597 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 R597 GDM registered?

R597 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R597 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 GDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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