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P368 BNW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,009 mi
Last recorded228,009 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 BNW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 228,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to body

Pass 27 Mar 2017 227,891 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside body damage

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside mirror arm loose

Oil leak possable ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

exhaust leak rear

Fail 20 Mar 2017 227,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear bumper edge insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside body damage

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside mirror arm loose

Oil leak possable ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

exhaust leak rear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 227,400 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 227,379 miles

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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P368 BNW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P368 BNW, 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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P368 BNW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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