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R864 JGU

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,813 mi
Last recorded180,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 180,813 miles

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING BECOMING NOISY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST

Fail 3 Jul 2012 180,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMITS

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING BECOMING NOISY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST

Pass 14 Jul 2011 176,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 176,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R & O/S/R SPRING HANGERS BECOMING CORRODED.

NAIL IN O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES

O/S/F SIDELIGHT CRACKED.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 173,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 173,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brakes getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,742 miles

N/S/R WHEELARCH BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F HEADLIGHT HAS CRACK IN.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 167,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/R WHEELARCH BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F HEADLIGHT HAS A CRACK IN.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 160,524 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 160,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 152,470 miles

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2007 152,453 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 146,018 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R864 JGU is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R864 JGU, 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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R864 JGU is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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