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P132 BBW

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,095 mi
Last recorded304,095 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 BBW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 304,095 miles

Heavily undersealed repair to rear x member

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 304,095 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Heavily undersealed repair to rear x member

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 196,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 174,618 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2007 174,618 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P132 BBW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P132 BBW, 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 P132 BBW registered?

P132 BBW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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