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S32 MGW

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,471 mi
Last recorded154,471 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 MGW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 154,471 miles

rear wheel arches in poor condition

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack arm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 154,461 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wheel arches in poor condition

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 153,514 miles

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

offside rear tyre persihing

slight noise but no roughness detected on test to nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in both inner joints of steering rack ( n/s and o/s)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 153,514 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre persihing

slight noise but no roughness detected on test to nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in both inner joints of steering rack ( n/s and o/s)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 151,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside body side slight corrosion

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 17 Mar 2009 151,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside body side slight corrosion

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 149,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind to offside front brake

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2007 146,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Mar 2006 136,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S32 MGW is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S32 MGW, 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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S32 MGW is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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