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S238 TNC

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests38 (24 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

24 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 79,717 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and out sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,711 miles

Advise surface corrosion rear of vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise surface corrosion rear of vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,047 miles

Advise surface corrosion under vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight lift in rack

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise surface corrosion under vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight lift in rack

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 68,705 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,037 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed and corroded by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded by leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking brake compensator valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 67,406 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front arb link rubbers deteriorated

brake compensator and rear ferruls corroded

corrosion to all 4 arches

n/s/f tyre deteriorated and worn bald inner edge,just ok

rear leaf spring shackle rubbers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,081 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,098 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s headlight reflector poor

Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s headlight reflector poor

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,835 miles

Oil leaks evident

Pass 14 May 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,059 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,046 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 25,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 23,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 23,369 miles

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 TNC is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TNC, 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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S238 TNC is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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