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S518 AFG

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,793 mi
Last recorded43,793 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 AFG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,793 miles

chassis brake pipe and to the offside front brake pipes corroding

slight wear nearside front track rod end

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,753 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

chassis brake pipe and to the offside front brake pipes corroding

slight wear nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,443 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,385 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,468 miles

chassis brake pipe corroding

exhaust corroding and has minor leak of exhaust gases

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front service brake veers left

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside front tyre uneven wear and on legal limit

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front service brake veers right

nearside loading door accident damage

offside rear service and parking brakes lower effort

rear brakes sharp

rear bumper poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front service brake veers right

nearside loading door accident damage

rear brakes sharp

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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S518 AFG is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S518 AFG, 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 S518 AFG registered?

S518 AFG is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S518 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 AFG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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