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P53 FNN

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 FNN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,671 miles

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

two rear plates not connected to the wood

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,306 miles

nearside and offside rear plates not attached to the wood

Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,510 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 53,499 miles

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 May 2019 53,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 49,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 46,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,212 miles

engine covers fitted unable to check steering fully

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,834 miles

radiator in poor condion

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

near side rear back plate damp

Fail 20 Jan 2010

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

near side rear back plate damp

radiator in poor condion

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake back plate damp with grease

Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake back plate damp with grease

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,833 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,135 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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P53 FNN is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P53 FNN, 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 P53 FNN registered?

P53 FNN is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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