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P168 EJM

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 EJM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,567 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORROADED BADLY

FRONT JACKING POINTS CORROADED BADLY

NSF MIRROR BROKEN

Fail 4 Mar 2011 110,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORROADED BADLY

FRONT JACKING POINTS CORROADED BADLY

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

NSF MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 89,060 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,254 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,254 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 74,159 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P168 EJM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P168 EJM, 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 P168 EJM registered?

P168 EJM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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