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S238 RAL

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 RAL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wiper blades showing signs of detteriation but still clearing screen.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,983 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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S238 RAL is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S238 RAL, 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 S238 RAL registered?

S238 RAL is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S238 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 RAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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