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P358 TMV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 TMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,578 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Headlamp reflector showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT AND REAR BRAKE READINGS (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter split O/S (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven O/S SLOW TO OPPERATE (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly REAR (3.7.B.4)

front brake binding O/S FRONT (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SILENCER (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT INNER FACE WORN/CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,484 miles

exhaust system corroded at mounting hangers

rear brakes are noisy in operation but readings are very good

wipers poor

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,484 miles

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

exhaust system corroded at mounting hangers

rear brakes are noisy in operation but readings are very good

wipers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,876 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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P358 TMV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol 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 P358 TMV, 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 P358 TMV registered?

P358 TMV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P358 TMV safe to buy?

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