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P781 EJH

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,324 mi
Last recorded68,324 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 EJH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,058 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to under body

Fail 10 Oct 2023 64,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,345 miles

Emissions not tested unable to acieve lambda due to blow and vehice started to run hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section by leaf spring support area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support rubber perished and split through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to cat slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corosion hole pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber partially split

master cylinder and servo heavilly surface coroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 58,647 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber partially split

master cylinder and servo heavilly surface coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,686 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 54,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 54,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,458 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 43,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,512 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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P781 EJH is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P781 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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What year was P781 EJH registered?

P781 EJH is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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