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S442 TDW

1998 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,505 mi
Last recorded59,505 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 TDW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,505 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil light constant

Fail 9 Feb 2026 59,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil light constant

parking brake light constant

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,722 miles

FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT AND REAR REFLECTORS DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

UNDER BODY CORRODING ALL OVER AND OUTER SILLS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,527 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 53,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,763 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb had fell out (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,483 miles

N/s headlamp dip beam pattern is poor and has only just met requirements

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2018 45,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/s headlamp dip beam pattern is poor and has only just met requirements

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

O/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,454 miles

N/s/f wheel noisy when rotated, (brake noise from sitting)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,453 miles

Both dip beams poor

Both front tyres deteriorated and old, manufacture date of 2001, advice they be replaced

Passenger seat has slight play in swivel mount

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,328 miles

Both rear tires slightly perished

Front brake discs correded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around filler cap

Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tires slightly perished

Front brake discs correded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around filler cap

Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight play inside steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,194 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,163 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,892 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2009 32,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,979 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,968 miles

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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S442 TDW is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S442 TDW, 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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S442 TDW is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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