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P342 GPF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

234,058 mi
Last recorded234,058 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 GPF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 234,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Inner Wheel & Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Sills Inner & Outer. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Inner Wheel & Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Sides, Chassis Inner & Outer Front and Back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis All Four by Leaf spring Mounting Points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All undersides Are Corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Nuts Is Not Right One.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output And Head Light Lens Damaged. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 233,259 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 224,800 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 224,800 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 215,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 215,613 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2019 214,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 201,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 201,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 193,355 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 193,241 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 182,461 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 182,461 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 173,712 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 173,707 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 165,358 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 165,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,306 miles

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

spare wheel missing exposing fitting bracket

temporary repair carried out on front exhaust

Fail 29 Jun 2012 132,304 miles

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

spare wheel missing exposing fitting bracket

temporary repair carried out on front exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,277 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 117,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 105,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,227 miles

front exhaust down pipe has a slight blow.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,035 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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P342 GPF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 P342 GPF, 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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P342 GPF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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