MOT Status
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91,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
underside of vehicle body excessively underseal
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front track rod end securing nut loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fastened with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced spring area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s & n/s/r outer wings corroded
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s & n/s/r outer wings corroded
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front suspension legs starting to get corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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S283 GFM is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 S283 GFM, 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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S283 GFM is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 November 1998.
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