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P132 GRD

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 GRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,878 miles

Front gear box supporting cross member is heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of arch on inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has heavy corrosion throughout, not yet within prescribed areas.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 94,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front gear box supporting cross member is heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of arch on inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has heavy corrosion throughout, not yet within prescribed areas.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipes [2] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front o/s lower outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chasses and back panel showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2024 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation rear n/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipes [2] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front o/s lower outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chasses and back panel showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,559 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 82,550 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 81,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,538 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,965 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,171 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,166 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength font of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,842 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch [spring mounting point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch [spring mounting point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,831 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch [ chassis leg] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch [spring mounting point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch [spring mounting point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,694 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spring hangers (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spring hangers (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

exhaust system and brackets corroded

gearbox mounting corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

exhaust system and brackets corroded

gearbox mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion appearing o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion appearing o/s/r spring hanger

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,068 miles

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

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

both front shockabsorbers corroded

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

offside outer sill hole

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,021 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front shockabsorbers corroded

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

offside outer sill hole

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 64,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 64,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,905 miles

temp repair on exhust

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,168 miles

All tyres perrishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,263 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,255 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 47,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 46,755 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 46,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 43,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 43,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 GRD is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GRD, 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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P132 GRD is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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