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AIG 3016

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,029 mi
Last recorded100,029 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3016
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,029 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 94,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,231 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

done underneath under seal spray all the way

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside throughout its entirety (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside throughout its entirety (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,969 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside throughout its entirety (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,319 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal, including brake pipes and welding repairs

Pass 8 May 2018 88,444 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/inner sill/doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ outrigger/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 85,604 miles

Battery insecure

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator mount cross member corroded through

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,626 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,055 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,007 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 78,402 miles

both front brakes slightly binding and getting close to minimum limit

Pass 3 May 2006 69,019 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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AIG 3016 is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,548 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 AIG 3016, 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 29 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AIG 3016 is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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