MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Oil leak
corrosion around both rear leaf spring shackles
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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