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P788 PFM

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,492 mi
Last recorded199,492 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 199,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 199,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 198,581 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 198,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 196,534 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside side door corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 194,985 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 191,873 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 191,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front discs corroded on inner face

offside and nearside outer sill corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 4 Mar 2010 189,644 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills hold out side of 30 cm of mountain point

Fail 1 Mar 2010 189,644 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills hold out side of 30 cm of mountain point

Pass 25 Feb 2009 187,682 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc,s corroded

hand brake cable outer split

Fail 25 Feb 2009 187,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc,s corroded

hand brake cable outer split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 181,632 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake cable outersplit

Fail 14 Mar 2008 181,631 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake cable outersplit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 164,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,130 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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P788 PFM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P788 PFM, 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 PFM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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