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R907 TJU

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,701 mi
Last recorded34,701 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 34,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,627 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 34,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 34,605 miles

Emissions not tested during test was failing on c.o and lambda but vehicle over heated in middle of the exhaust emissions and was last check to Finnish off m.o.t (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch inoperative (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust rubber split exhaust still well supported

Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,463 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2018 34,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo surface corrosion

Drivers Door difficult to open

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 33,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 33,641 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 32,540 miles

Both drop links deteriorated but no play detected

Both tyres cracking on inner edge

Headlight beam pattern weak

drivers door difficult to open

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 25 May 2016 32,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both drop links deteriorated but no play detected

Both tyres cracking on inner edge

drivers door difficult to open

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2015 31,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 28,953 miles

brake pipe protection required

Pass 28 May 2012 27,922 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 27,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 25,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 21,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,864 miles

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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R907 TJU is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R907 TJU, 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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R907 TJU is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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