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R853 SRB

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 SRB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,087 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 93,801 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,977 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 83,217 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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R853 SRB is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel 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 R853 SRB, 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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How do I check the history of R853 SRB?

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What year was R853 SRB registered?

R853 SRB is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R853 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 SRB 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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