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R681 HCG

1998 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,088 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,526 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Engine getting abit oily at underside

Excessive corrosion and hole at N/S/R outer sill bottom edge area (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F chassis/engine bay areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre getting abit perrished and cracked (esp inner sidewall areas)

Rear end crossmember and floor areas around leaf spring mounts, getting abit corroded

Wipers not parking automaticly

Fail 28 Sep 2013 104,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Engine getting abit oily at underside

Excessive corrosion and hole at N/S/R outer sill bottom edge area (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F chassis/engine bay areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre getting abit perrished and cracked (esp inner sidewall areas)

Rear end crossmember and floor areas around leaf spring mounts, getting abit corroded

Wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,812 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both steering rack arms at inner bushes/joints

Exhaust appears noisey when engine is reved (Air filter top abit loose)

Front and rear (esp rear) w/arch edges and outer sill areas getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front chassis areas getting abit corroded (esp areas around front subframe mounts)

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING ABIT POOR

O/S/R tyre getting abit perrished and cracked

Rear leaf spring mount areas getting corroded (esp rear end crossmember areas)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 96,994 miles

Osr brake disc is corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

General chassis corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Osr park brake effort lower than expected.

Rear reg plate lamps dull.

Rear wheel arches are corroded.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,044 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front b/discs abit corroded and abit worn

Front b/pads low

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas abit corroded (esp around subframe and leaf spring mount areas)

O/S plate light abit dim

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Outer sills abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroided in places

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded and inner w/arch areas also abit corroded

Slight play at O/S/R w/bearing

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint and grease bellow split (BOARDER LINE)

Underside getting abit corroded in places

Fail 2 Oct 2010 92,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front b/discs abit corroded and abit worn

Front b/pads low

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas abit corroded (esp around subframe and leaf spring mount areas)

O/S plate light abit dim

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Outer sills abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroided in places

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded and inner w/arch areas also abit corroded

Slight play at O/S/R w/bearing

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint and grease bellow split (BOARDER LINE)

Underside getting abit corroded in places

Pass 26 Sep 2009 892,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills are becoming corroded

ns park brake performance lower than expected

Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,252 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,251 miles

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine coolant level low

front brake disc faces becoming poor advise to change with pads which look to be wearing low fluid level in resevoir also low

front to centre exhaust joint corroding

nearside front ball joint boot split slight movement detected in hub area

offside front bumper corner loose fitting

some corrosion around offside front chassis/subframe area

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,753 miles

Centre seat belt has slight fraying at edge

Front chassis areas (esp O/S) getting abit corroded around subframe and suspension mount areas

N/S/R tyre almost ON tread limits of wear

Rear chassis areas around shackle mounts abit corroded slightly

W/Blades split at ends

Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,752 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre seat belt has slight fraying at edge

Front chassis areas (esp O/S) getting abit corroded around subframe and suspension mount areas

N/S/R tyre almost ON tread limits of wear

Rear chassis areas around shackle mounts abit corroded slightly

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,534 miles

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

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

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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R681 HCG is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R681 HCG, 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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R681 HCG is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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