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R839 PHC

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 114,365 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 111,459 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks from engine

Fail 29 Apr 2006 111,435 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

N/S/R bumper corner missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side sliding door willnot open

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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R839 PHC is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R839 PHC, 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 R839 PHC registered?

R839 PHC is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R839 PHC safe to buy?

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