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P317 UPN

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 UPN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,849 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion near front jacking points

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 May 2018 59,253 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% additional light on cycle rack (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner and outer sill panel area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres valves perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,148 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,359 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,881 miles

General surface corrosion to body and components under vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,173 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 38,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 38,829 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,383 miles

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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P317 UPN is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P317 UPN, 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 P317 UPN registered?

P317 UPN is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P317 UPN safe to buy?

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