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P23 FRR

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 FRR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 146,888 miles

Advise: front and rear tyres different sizes

Advise: nearside rear side panel badly corroded at bottom but not within any prescribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2011 146,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise: front and rear tyres different sizes

Advise: nearside rear side panel badly corroded at bottom but not within any prescribed area

Advise: nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 145,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 143,307 miles

Advise: nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished but cords not exposed

Fail 30 Mar 2009 143,307 miles

Advise: nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished but cords not exposed

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 141,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 141,025 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 138,587 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 126,201 miles

near side front lower brake hose slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge

off side handbrake cable outer cable split

off side parking brake effort only satisfactory

Fail 25 Jan 2006 126,196 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front 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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P23 FRR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P23 FRR, 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 P23 FRR registered?

P23 FRR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P23 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 FRR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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