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P202 NMB

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,913 mi
Last recorded89,913 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 NMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 89,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F Jacking point area corroded

N/S/F Sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S Sill area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 89,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F Jacking point area corroded

N/S/F Sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S Sill area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,523 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 87,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 83,131 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper rubber split

offside front reflector missing

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 12 May 2010 83,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper rubber split

offside front reflector missing

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 1 May 2009 78,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 11 May 2007 69,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 69,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes slightly binding

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 64,854 miles

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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P202 NMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P202 NMB, 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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P202 NMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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