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P184 YFV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,589 mi
Last recorded75,589 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,589 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 75,570 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,624 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 74,618 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,707 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,829 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

vehicle covered with under seal on possible repairs

Fail 16 Aug 2022 72,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

vehicle covered with under seal on possible repairs

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,646 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,605 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 55,594 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2016 55,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe and centre (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 48,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 41,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,901 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 36,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 34,949 miles

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

front brake slight bind when bkakes held on hard

Fail 1 May 2012 34,949 miles

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

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

front brake slight bind when bkakes held on hard

Pass 26 May 2011 33,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 32,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,428 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 27,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

All tyres side walls rubber perishing but not exposing ply or cord

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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P184 YFV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 P184 YFV, 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 P184 YFV registered?

P184 YFV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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