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P531 KJB

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,484 mi
Last recorded157,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 KJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 157,484 miles

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Aug 2008 157,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2007 144,717 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear wheel arches rusty

front brakes slightly flutuating

near side front wing mirror missing

near side rear tyre on legal limit

slight exhaust blow front down pipe joint

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 1 Nov 2007 144,717 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear wheel arches rusty

front brakes slightly flutuating

near side front wing mirror missing

near side rear tyre on legal limit

slight exhaust blow front down pipe joint

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 21 Oct 2006 130,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 130,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust rusty

near side rear light lence tapet up

slight play both front steering arms

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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P531 KJB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P531 KJB, 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 P531 KJB registered?

P531 KJB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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