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S102 JHG

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 JHG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 64,531 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side loading door bottom corrode

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator repaired with lens tape

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,000 miles

both outer sills corroding

nearside rear spring mounting corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,890 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust secure

front subframe corroding offside front

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,890 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both outer sills corroding

exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust secure

front subframe corroding offside front

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,881 miles

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

offside front chassis corroding

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust front and rear

offside front chassis corroding

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,285 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)

slight wheel bearing from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,145 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)

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,594 miles

Rear leaf spring front mountings corroding.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,669 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,669 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,350 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Front exhaust joint corroding.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear indicator bulb colours fading

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Front exhaust joint corroding.

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,604 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Front exhaust joint corroding.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,354 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroding.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing.

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing.

Offside steering rack gaitor starting to perish.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 38,354 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front exhaust mounting corroding.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing.

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing.

Offside steering rack gaitor starting to perish.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S102 JHG is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 S102 JHG, 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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S102 JHG is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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