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P298 UAF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,604 mi
Last recorded165,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 UAF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 165,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear Brake squeeking

Fail 15 Mar 2012 165,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear Brake squeeking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 144,568 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 144,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 135,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2009 135,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2008 124,468 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

O/s front pad wear warning wire not secured out of the way of moving parts

O/s front shock absorber has plastic spring seat missing compared to n/s

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid is overfull

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

Slight corrosion on n/s side door shut

Fail 1 May 2008 124,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

power steering over filled

Fail 26 Apr 2008 122,342 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 113,393 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Surface cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 107,932 miles

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

sidewall cracks n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,932 miles

sidewall cracks n/s/r tyre

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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P298 UAF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P298 UAF, 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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P298 UAF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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