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P571 RFM

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 RFM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 130,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 130,458 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 128,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 126,214 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front & rear tyres worn on outer edge

number 4 seat belt stalk cover missing,but not affecting operation

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,214 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

No 4 seat belt stalk cover missing,but not affecting operation.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 126,214 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 115,373 miles

windscreen has veryulight surface scratch, not obscuring vision

Fail 20 Jun 2006 115,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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P571 RFM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P571 RFM, 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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P571 RFM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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