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P591 WNY

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 WNY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,209 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded.

Both rearand nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack.

Corrosion on both outer sill panels.

General under-body corrosion.

Slight play in nearside track-rod inner ball joint.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front suspension struts corroded.

Both rearand nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack.

Corrosion on both outer sill panels.

Exhaust front/centre pipe joint corroded and blowing.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

Nearside rear service and parking brakes low effort.

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in nearside track-rod inner ball joint.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,107 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,867 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,395 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 76,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,377 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 73,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,261 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,758 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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P591 WNY is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P591 WNY, 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 P591 WNY registered?

P591 WNY is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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