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S234 JTP

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,355 mi
Last recorded70,355 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 JTP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 70,355 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2013 70,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front outer sill corroded

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

Tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,302 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall persihed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,302 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall persihed

Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,188 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 67,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 66,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,508 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 56,507 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S234 JTP is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S234 JTP, 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 S234 JTP registered?

S234 JTP is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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