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P259 WWX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 WWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 131,668 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative insecure un usable (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill excessively holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated driveshaft grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 130,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 121,364 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,364 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,674 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and blowing front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also slight play in inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front front brake disc worn lipped

Front rough action on steering / stiff action

Front slight corrosion offside & nearside sill & step sections

Indicator switch insecure loose in dash (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corner bumper missing

Nearside Front track rod inner rack arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre over ten yrs oil

Offside Rear tyres crack/ perished with age

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,413 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,065 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper strut top slight free play

slight corrosion offside & nearside sill & step sections

Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,047 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper strut top slight free play

slight corrosion offside & nearside sill & step sections

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,245 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 105,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,625 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 99,993 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 98,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,852 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,398 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P259 WWX is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P259 WWX, 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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P259 WWX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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