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S216 CJO

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 CJO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,711 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,711 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil Leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Outer tyre walls heavily cracked on N/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

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

Small hole in N/S outer door sill at rear

Temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,016 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Outer tyre walls heavily cracked on N/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

Small hole in N/S outer door sill at rear

Temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,144 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,144 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,436 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,436 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,222 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S216 CJO is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S216 CJO, 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 S216 CJO registered?

S216 CJO is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S216 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 CJO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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