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T338 HCY

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,901 mi
Last recorded143,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 HCY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 143,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing abit rough

corrosion underside

small oil leak

small play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Nov 2025 143,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion build up underside

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 143,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 143,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,427 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch - (Rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (Forward) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 143,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step 3 x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 'B' pillar, within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 143,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas, chassis and inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis/inner panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 141,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 136,926 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,254 miles

power steering pipes damp

Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f + o/s/f inner arches holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes damp

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,893 miles

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

surface rust to rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,755 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded, But not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft grease residue on hub components, No damage to gaiter found on inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat has movement, but not considered insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,742 miles

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

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded, But not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft grease residue on hub components, No damage to gaiter found on inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat has movement, but not considered insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,648 miles

Centre exhaust pipe and silencer corroded.

Excessive weight in the rear, has caused both nearside and offside rear shock absobers seriously close to fouling the wheel. *Strong advise*

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight movement in the inner knuckle joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/R 14 C Continental installed. Approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front steering rack arm has slight movement in the inner knuckle joint.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Ferruel going into the rear brake compensater. (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Transmission misting oil out of the rear seal.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Normal blade - 20 inch. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Normal blade - 20 inch. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted In conjunction with the body mountain failure. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear leaf spring securing bolt. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis into which the offside rear leaf spring attaches on to, has become twisted and distorted. Looks as if the rear is now pushing chassis causing it to bow further. (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre exhaust pipe and silencer corroded.

Excessive weight in the rear, has caused both nearside and offside rear shock absobers seriously close to fouling the wheel. *Strong advise*

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight movement in the inner knuckle joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/R 14 C Continental installed. Approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front steering rack arm has slight movement in the inner knuckle joint.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Ferruel going into the rear brake compensater. (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Transmission misting oil out of the rear seal.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,269 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Centre Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Centre Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 92,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 20 May 2011 89,628 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 May 2011 89,628 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2010 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 85,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,825 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,952 miles

ADVISE PLAY TO N/S AND O/S STREERING RACK KNUKLES

Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE PLAY TO N/S AND O/S STREERING RACK KNUKLES

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,504 miles

nearside front area around c.v boot grease but boot checked no hole

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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T338 HCY is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T338 HCY, 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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T338 HCY is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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