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R114 GFM

1998 Renault Traffic

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,078 mi
Last recorded29,078 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Traffic51,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 GFM
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 29,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 27,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,481 miles

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

small exhaust blow

Fail 20 Sep 2023 24,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 22,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyres 11 years old

Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,198 miles

All tyres 10 years old

Exhaust has had repair

Fail 2 Sep 2021 22,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 22,135 miles

Exhaust has been repaired

Fail 9 Nov 2018 22,120 miles

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

Exhaust has been repaired

N/S rear back plate damp

Oil on under tray

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,063 miles

minor leak at silencer

slight imbalance on rear brakes-n/s lower effort

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,784 miles

Bothe headlamp reflecters tarnishing

Centre exhaust box cracking at joint with pipe

Signs of greas at bottom of bothe backplates

Fail 29 Nov 2013 19,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,157 miles

n/s front + rear + o/s front tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,929 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 13,180 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight perishing of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,675 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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R114 GFM is a 1998 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 51,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R114 GFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R114 GFM registered?

R114 GFM is a 1998 Renault Traffic, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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