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R79 JFS

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 JFS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,604 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 90,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 84,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,227 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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R79 JFS is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R79 JFS, 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 R79 JFS registered?

R79 JFS is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R79 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 JFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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