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V638 KJX

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,048 mi
Last recorded112,048 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 KJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake imbalance.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 112,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 107,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r light unit been repaired but doesn't affect light function

Fail 27 Jan 2010 107,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 107,707 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

drivers seat belt buckle has damage to plastic case

Fail 12 Jan 2008 102,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 102,595 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 96,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 96,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 94,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V638 KJX is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V638 KJX, 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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V638 KJX is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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