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R742 HSC

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,829 mi
Last recorded21,829 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 HSC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 21,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corosion on discs

corrosion on sills

corrosion underfloor front to rear

other brake pipes started to wear

slight oilleak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,121 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,086 miles

battery insecure

front wipers torn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 18,303 miles

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

battery insecure

squealing noise at o/s/r foot and h/brake

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,737 miles

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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R742 HSC is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R742 HSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 HSC registered?

R742 HSC is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R742 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 HSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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