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S272 JFR

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,374 mi
Last recorded161,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 JFR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 158,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 154,861 miles

engine oil leaks

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Fail 11 Jul 2009 154,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leaks

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 31 Dec 2008 144,866 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 144,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

oil leaks

slight blow from centre exhaust clamp

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jul 2008 137,556 miles

O/S/F CV BOOT PERRISHING

SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP

SLIGHT RUMBLE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 12 Jul 2008 137,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE NEW SOON

O/S/F CV BOOT PERRISHING

SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP

SLIGHT RUMBLE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 28 Dec 2007 127,548 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 127,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S272 JFR is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S272 JFR, 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 S272 JFR registered?

S272 JFR is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S272 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 JFR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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