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P542 FDY

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 FDY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 57,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated but still securely mounted at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,258 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,750 miles

Rear exhaust mount loose

Fail 20 Feb 2020 50,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear, Nearside front and Offside front tyres are all cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside rear tyre split, cracked and perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear, Nearside front and Offside front tyres are all cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside rear tyre split, cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,723 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jul 2012 43,723 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,327 miles

slight cracking on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,388 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

off side rear tyre cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,058 miles

rear offside tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear offside tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,022 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,553 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,552 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P542 FDY is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 P542 FDY, 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 P542 FDY registered?

P542 FDY is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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