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P694 TGY

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

205,268 mi
Last recorded205,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 205,268 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion both inner sills

Heavy corrosion to both outer sills

Heavy corrosion to rear valence

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front chassis rail corroded

heavy corrosion ot both front inner wheel arche's

heavy corrosion to all out riggers

heavy corrosion to both inner door shuts

heavy corrosion to both rear inner & outer wheel arche's

heavy corrosion to both rear leaf spring hangers

nearside door mirror damaged

oil leak

power steering rack and hoses damp

Pass 28 Oct 2011 205,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

center inner and outer sills heavly corroded not precribed area.

nearside front inner and outer sills heavlt corroded not precribed area

nearside inner drive sheft gaiter split

nearside rear outer sill heavly corroded juot out side of precribed area.

offside front inner and outer sills heavlt corroded not precribed area

Fail 14 Oct 2011 205,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

center inner and outer sills heavly corroded not precribed area.

nearside front inner and outer sills heavlt corroded not precribed area

nearside inner drive sheft gaiter split

nearside rear outer sill heavly corroded juot out side of precribed area.

offside front inner and outer sills heavlt corroded not precribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2010 202,804 miles

Battery insecure

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

inner & outer sills corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 202,804 miles

Battery insecure

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

inner & outer sills corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 196,678 miles

Exhaust blow at manifold

Front number plate in poor condition

Play in inner steering rack joints

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Rear spring front hangers corroded

Rear spring rear hanger areas rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2009 196,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust blow at manifold

Front number plate in poor condition

Play in inner steering rack joints

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Rear spring front hangers corroded

Rear spring rear hanger areas rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2008 192,549 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

corrosion starting - inner sills

front no. plate - poor condition

nsf chassis rail - distorted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 192,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

corrosion starting - inner sills

front no. plate - poor condition

nsf chassis rail - distorted

nsr service brake - low effort

Pass 22 Oct 2007 183,715 miles

front number plate degrading

rear brake applicatiion slightly uneven

Fail 16 Oct 2007 183,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate degrading

Pass 27 Oct 2006 176,254 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,618 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P694 TGY is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P694 TGY, 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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P694 TGY is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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