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P717 ETT

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,658 mi
Last recorded39,658 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 ETT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 39,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,243 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 39,243 miles

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,194 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,038 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 28,038 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,144 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,498 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 14,982 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 14,982 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P717 ETT is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P717 ETT, 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 P717 ETT registered?

P717 ETT is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P717 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 ETT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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