MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres weather cracked
corrosion in o/s door step/ outer sill
corrosion to o/sf outer sill
o/s and n/s front fexi-brake pipes perished
oil leak from engine
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
2 o/s/f & 1 n/s/f brake flexi pipes weather cracked
corrosion in o/s/f outer sill
oil leak from engine
steering rack worn and moist.
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 SCV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P542 SCV, 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 SCV registered?
P542 SCV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P542 SCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 SCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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