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S528 LMJ

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,897 mi
Last recorded186,897 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 LMJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 186,897 miles

NSF sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2010 185,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 184,516 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 18,450 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 183,907 miles

temporary repairs made to headlamp

Fail 14 Nov 2008 183,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

temporary repairs made to headlamp

Pass 1 Sep 2007 179,465 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 179,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 152,991 miles

nearside mirror backing damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2006 152,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror backing damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2005 128,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S528 LMJ is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S528 LMJ, 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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S528 LMJ is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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