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S697 LBL

1998 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,021 mi
Last recorded77,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Trafic75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,021 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 71,506 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The vehicle and underside are very dirty

Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,506 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central rear view mirror missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The vehicle and underside are very dirty

Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,681 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front and middle joints (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill area corroded n/s and o/s just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points corroded all over body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,301 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 61,301 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 59,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear low braking effort on park brake

Pass 9 May 2018 59,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,171 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Captains seat movement excessive. (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Brake compensator seized. (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch starting to corroded and holed slightly. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded and starting to hole. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill showing signs of become soft no holes yet. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding on.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,094 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,112 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,160 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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S697 LBL is a 1998 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S697 LBL, 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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S697 LBL is a 1998 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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