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R603 GDM

1998 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 141,588 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 141,583 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

anti roll bar drop link rubbers perrishing o\s\f and n\s\f

battery insecure

bracket on front sub frame bolt loose

n\s\r tyre has nail in tread

o\s\f cv boot has pin hole

o\s\r tyre close to legal limit wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 138,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 135,151 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 130,274 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 130,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 122,891 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 122,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 111,513 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 111,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R603 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R603 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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R603 GDM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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