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P246 TVF

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TVF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,840 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 99,825 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,081 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

Fail 4 Feb 2010 96,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,749 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 88,258 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,217 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 81,216 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 75,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

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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P246 TVF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol 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 P246 TVF, 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 P246 TVF registered?

P246 TVF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P246 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 TVF 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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