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S308 LRX

1998 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 101,294 miles

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED OVER HEATING

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM WHEN LOAD REMOVED

Fail 22 Nov 2010 101,273 miles

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

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

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

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED OVER HEATING

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM WHEN LOAD REMOVED

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,820 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 847,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S308 LRX is a 1998 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S308 LRX, 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 S308 LRX registered?

S308 LRX is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S308 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 LRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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