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P742 KRD

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,025 mi
Last recorded30,025 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 KRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 30,025 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perished

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 30,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,681 miles

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

battery insecure

nearsidd rear bumper corner missing

nearside windscreen wiper poor

slight binding, both front brakes.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 29,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

nearsidd rear bumper corner missing

nearside windscreen wiper poor

unable to check wheel bearings due to all brakes binding excessively

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,836 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

rear brakes -slight binding , and nearside squeeling

Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

rear brakes -slight binding , and nearside squeeling

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,381 miles

Battery insecure

slight wear / noise , offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,377 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

slight wear / noise , offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 26,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bad knocking noise from cambelt area emissions not tested

Pass 21 May 2008 26,236 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,118 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 May 2006 22,801 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 KRD 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 61.5%.

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 P742 KRD, 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 P742 KRD registered?

P742 KRD is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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