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P709 UWS

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,338 mi
Last recorded144,338 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 UWS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 144,338 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 140,084 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 139,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 139,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

full under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 133,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside all corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 129,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front light cluster damaged

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

unable to inspect front pads both sides

Fail 5 Apr 2022 129,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 129,141 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting approx 20cm from leaf spring shackle bush holder (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slighty noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front light cluster damaged but functional

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security approx 20cm from the previous point all chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust box held on with cable tie

unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,430 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Gearbox crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp cracked

noise from n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,958 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 113,958 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,836 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,833 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,208 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,988 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

middle and rear exhaust mounts weak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

middle and rear exhaust mounts weak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,115 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,380 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 53,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 53,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 52,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 52,091 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 50,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 45,461 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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P709 UWS is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P709 UWS, 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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P709 UWS is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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