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S273 AFC

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 AFC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 101,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2007 101,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 98,526 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 98,526 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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S273 AFC is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 S273 AFC, 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 S273 AFC registered?

S273 AFC is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S273 AFC safe to buy?

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