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P722 LWG

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,357 mi
Last recorded159,357 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 LWG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 159,357 miles

Battery insecure

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

Gearbox cross member corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 158,763 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Gearbox cross member corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brakes slightly noisy, recommend attention.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 139,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 139,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 133,196 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 133,196 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 31 Jul 2006 132,151 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 132,151 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P722 LWG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P722 LWG, 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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P722 LWG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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