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J39 LMW

1997 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39 LMW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 91,877 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

both off side rear and near side rear tyres outer sidewalls are heavily cracked / perished but not exposing cords

interior mirror missing

off side door mirror glass held in with putty

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J39 LMW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J39 LMW, 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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What year was J39 LMW registered?

J39 LMW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is J39 LMW safe to buy?

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