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P792 MTR

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 MTR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 143,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside rear window frames excessively corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 138,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 130,908 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear wheel arches corroding but no sharp edges

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,766 miles

Offside rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2010 108,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 101,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 95,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside sliding passengers door not opening from inside

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,872 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 81,318 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing, nearside front brake binding.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,718 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,712 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 60,255 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 60,255 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P792 MTR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P792 MTR, 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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P792 MTR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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