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P384 EDV

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 72,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside body damage

offside and nearside front jacking point staring to corrode

rear foot brake low effort

under car and body starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear system badly corroded and rusty had lots of repairs (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,395 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 66,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,570 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 60,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,147 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 51,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 51,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr tyre sidewall perished

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,959 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 44,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,251 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,251 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,972 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,972 miles

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

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

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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P384 EDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P384 EDV, 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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P384 EDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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