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S278 STG

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 STG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,646 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 85,644 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,405 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,834 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S278 STG is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S278 STG, 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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What year was S278 STG registered?

S278 STG is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S278 STG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 STG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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