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R903 JKN

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,656 mi
Last recorded100,656 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 JKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 100,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,539 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Area considered outside prescribed area excessively corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 96,401 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,393 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,392 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,548 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 94,548 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 91,674 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,858 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 84,805 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 79,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R903 JKN is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R903 JKN, 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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R903 JKN is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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