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P226 MYA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 MYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,990 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,423 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both reflectors deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,048 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,007 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,000 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 46,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 46,491 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,076 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished. Still sealing adequately

Slight play at Nearside inner rack joint

Slight play at Offside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,525 miles

coolant level low

engine undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

fuel cap seal deteriorated, however still adequately seals system

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 24 Oct 2015 43,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

engine undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

fuel cap seal deteriorated, however still adequately seals system

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,607 miles

fuel cap seal perished

slight lift/play in offside and nearside front top strut mounts

Fail 24 Oct 2013 35,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

slight lift/play in offside and nearside front top strut mounts

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,112 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,055 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,189 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 25,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,543 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 24,543 miles

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

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

poor foot brake efficiency from n/s/r brake

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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P226 MYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P226 MYA, 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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P226 MYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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