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R81 YDA

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 YDA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 115,053 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise - play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,682 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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R81 YDA is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc 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 R81 YDA, 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 R81 YDA registered?

R81 YDA is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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