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P540 GPD

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

46,814 mi
Last recorded46,814 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 GPD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 46,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underseal under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 45,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,322 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,638 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 43,638 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 43,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 42,533 miles

corrosion on chassis and running gear

exhaust corroded

shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing rear (both)

Fail 8 May 2018 42,479 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion on chassis and running gear

exhaust corroded

fault with all lighting system

Pass 10 May 2017 41,856 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to all running gear

Fail 10 May 2017 41,856 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to all running gear

Pass 9 May 2016 40,598 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 9 May 2016 40,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 7 May 2015 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 May 2015 38,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,814 miles

Both nearside and offside front outer sill sections close to jacking points are corroded but not considered to be in a perscribed area

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play found steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,260 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,260 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,760 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,642 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,642 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,762 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,881 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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P540 GPD is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P540 GPD, 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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P540 GPD is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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