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P154 KJN

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,157 mi
Last recorded60,157 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 KJN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 60,157 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust emissions reading too high. Unsafe to complete emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of rear leaf spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded but not within 30cm of component

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking point badly corroded but not within 30cm of component

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sill corroded but not within 30cm of component

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,148 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded covered in underseal or other material

underbody corroded covered in wax oil or other material

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,811 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 55,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning valve seized and inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside inner sill area holed and corroded - outwith prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,635 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 54,635 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes out to both front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both wheel arch areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre section. emissions not tested. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember areas at both sides badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear spring hangar areas at front of rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both quite corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch area badly corroded outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill and doorstep areas corroded

auxillary battery tray badly corroded and broken

offside front tyrewall badly perished

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,025 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,251 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 43,028 miles

springs corroded front and rear

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,926 miles

n/s/f flexi hose slightly perished,ok meantime.

n/s/r chassis leg rusted but not holed.(spring hanger)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,231 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P154 KJN is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P154 KJN, 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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P154 KJN is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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