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R771 ATU

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 56,235 miles

windscreen has extensive damage outside zone a and b and swept area

Fail 19 May 2010 56,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

windscreen has extensive damage outside zone a and b and swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 52,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,127 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R771 ATU is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R771 ATU, 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 R771 ATU registered?

R771 ATU is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R771 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 ATU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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