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M697 EGJ

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 EGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,536 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 49,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 49,832 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 49,432 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 49,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 49,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 45,759 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,566 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Oil leak

Wear in steering arm inner balljoints

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,098 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Damage to both door mirrors

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,306 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2009 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,500 miles

Cracking to sidewalls of both nearside and offside rear tyres

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

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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M697 EGJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M697 EGJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M697 EGJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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