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P742 EJH

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,931 mi
Last recorded72,931 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 EJH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,591 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,822 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 66,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,681 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hole in n/s sill

Pass 22 May 2018 58,770 miles

Exhaust hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2018 58,767 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner rear arch corrosion

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

driver seat has play mounting play

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop with stop (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner rear arch corrosion

Nearside Rear inner rear arch corrosion

Nearside Rear inner rear arch corrosion

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

driver seat has play mounting play

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,013 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch noisey

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear leaf spring front hangers starting to corrode

vehicle has corrosion to off side outer sill panel

Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch noisey

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear leaf spring front hangers starting to corrode

vehicle has corrosion to off side outer sill panel

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,393 miles

Exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any components

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any components

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,374 miles

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

Exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any components

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any components

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 31,254 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 31,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,293 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,212 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,090 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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P742 EJH 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 65.4%.

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 P742 EJH, 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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P742 EJH is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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