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R601 GDM

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,868 miles

corrosion all underbody areas

damage to n/s/r door & bumper

Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,844 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,879 miles

nails in o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

slight uneven wear to front tyres on inner edges

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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R601 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R601 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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How do I check the history of R601 GDM?

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What year was R601 GDM registered?

R601 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R601 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 GDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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