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P842 FRJ

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 FRJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,952 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,196 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,265 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,925 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,252 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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P842 FRJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P842 FRJ, 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 P842 FRJ registered?

P842 FRJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P842 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 FRJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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