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P55 EXT

1997 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 EXT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,049 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking in various places (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

c/o high h/c high lambda high

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear strut tops. inside arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills and nearside inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering.

tyres cracked.

underbody corroded side body panel cracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions test not completed (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak over heating ()

General corrosion underside

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,226 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,226 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside footbrake low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,260 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres treads low borderline mot passes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P55 EXT is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P55 EXT, 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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P55 EXT is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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