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P829 LYC

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,825 mi
Last recorded184,825 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 184,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 180,036 miles

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

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Pass 26 Jun 2009 169,276 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 169,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 158,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 146,891 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 146,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 134,842 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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P829 LYC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P829 LYC, 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 P829 LYC registered?

P829 LYC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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