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S265 JFH

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 JFH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 113,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 113,471 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 108,882 miles

heater air intake under bonnet missing.

side sliding door stiff,rear door seal worn and not sealing, nearside rear brake backplate showing signs of possible leak.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 108,882 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

heater air intake under bonnet missing.

side sliding door stiff,rear door seal worn and not sealing, nearside rear brake backplate showing signs of possible leak.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 101,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 90,989 miles

offside door check strap broken

rear brakes not locking,could be better advise check,ok at time of test.

Fail 12 Aug 2005 90,989 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

offside door check strap broken

rear brakes not locking could be better advise check ok at time of test.

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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S265 JFH is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S265 JFH, 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 S265 JFH registered?

S265 JFH is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S265 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 JFH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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