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R918 CAH

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 CAH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 137,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 137,981 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 135,215 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 135,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,140 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 133,140 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 123,800 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 123,800 miles

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

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

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

damage to o/s/r light cluster

n/s/f light trim missing

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre appears bald, but has tread in all the right place's that count

screen damage

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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R918 CAH is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R918 CAH, 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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What year was R918 CAH registered?

R918 CAH is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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