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S128 JHG

1999 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 JHG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 112,629 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both side sills have corrosion

wiper blades need slight attention

Pass 16 Apr 2011 104,613 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2011 104,613 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 90,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 88,184 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 87,310 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 87,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall. not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 86,152 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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S128 JHG is a 1999 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,736 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 S128 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 27 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S128 JHG is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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