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P598 KYA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 KYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 79,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2023 79,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,201 miles

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer quarter panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel under vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel under vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,355 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstik ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,330 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front radiator suport (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstik ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,241 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroded (not part of test)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,716 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 66,349 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)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,526 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,784 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,398 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,344 miles

slight free play in rack and pinnion

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight free play in rack and pinnion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,941 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,226 miles

front crossmember corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2005 45,247 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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P598 KYA 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 64.5%.

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 P598 KYA, 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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P598 KYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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