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P195 FRY

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 FRY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 116,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel bearings are slightly rough whenrotated

emissions not checked due to engine overheating.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 111,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Several temporary repairs to exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,917 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Several temporary repairs to exhaust system

Pass 4 May 2011 103,892 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 4 May 2011 103,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,885 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front grill broken

Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,885 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front grill broken

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f shock absorber top mount bearing has slight roughness

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber top mount bearing has slight roughness

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,132 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 70,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of any stress point

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,324 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P195 FRY is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P195 FRY, 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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P195 FRY is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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