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S538 CUA

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,407 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside rear corner sharp edges

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 82,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 76,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,269 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 65,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,819 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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S538 CUA 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 54.5%.

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 S538 CUA, 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 S538 CUA registered?

S538 CUA is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S538 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 CUA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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