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T242 EUB

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,107 mi
Last recorded169,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 EUB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,107 miles

body /exterior bumpers & panels in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2016 169,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland upper bearing/ bush seized up (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body /exterior bumpers & panels in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2015 167,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 164,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 164,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 159,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 154,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

chassis corroded in various places

o/s/f upper strutt top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 8 Feb 2011 147,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 147,862 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 137,821 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 127,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,473 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 117,473 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 90,147 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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T242 EUB is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,736 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 T242 EUB, 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 27 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T242 EUB registered?

T242 EUB is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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