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P228 NMB

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 NMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 134,686 miles

Centre steering wheel covering missing

Front number plate cracked

Slight bind noted to front brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2007 134,683 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre steering wheel covering missing

Front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2006 127,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 123,320 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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P228 NMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P228 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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What year was P228 NMB registered?

P228 NMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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