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P143 FPL

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,438 mi
Last recorded146,438 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 146,438 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Oil leak

corrosion around front sills outside of prescribed area

nearside fog light lense broken

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 25 Jun 2009 146,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion around front sills outside of prescribed area

nearside fog light lense broken

nearside mirror glass missing

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 28 Jun 2008 130,406 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around both rear leaf spring shackles

Pass 14 Jul 2007 117,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 116,522 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror damaged

noise from nearside rear when wheel is rotated

Pass 1 Jul 2006 95,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,433 miles

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both steering rack gaitors perished

nearside rear tyre aged and cracking

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2005 84,669 miles

corrosion starting at offside rear suspension leaf spring shackle

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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P143 FPL is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P143 FPL, 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 P143 FPL registered?

P143 FPL is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P143 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 FPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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