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R894 JGU

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,354 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,991 miles

rear number plat starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,991 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,758 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 64,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,642 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,642 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R894 JGU is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R894 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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R894 JGU is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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