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P788 MDU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MDU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,026 miles

front brakes slight bind/slight play ns tre/ns rack gaiter rotting

Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slight bind/slight play ns tre/ns rack gaiter rotting

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,532 miles

n/s and o/s sill corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

screen chipped

Fail 29 Mar 2010 104,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s sill corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

screen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2010 104,369 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 98,945 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brakes binding. n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2008 92,938 miles

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

steering rack gaiters perished. nail in o/s/r tyre. rear leaf spring mountings points slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 87,081 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,081 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes slightly binding. †nail in o/s/r tyre . †front brake discs scored.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 77,240 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 77,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P788 MDU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P788 MDU, 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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P788 MDU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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