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P221 LOG

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,678 mi
Last recorded30,678 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 LOG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 30,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,376 miles

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Fail 7 Apr 2017 29,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes slighty binding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,774 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,774 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,976 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 17,976 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,678 miles

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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P221 LOG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P221 LOG, 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 P221 LOG registered?

P221 LOG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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