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P844 DRA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 DRA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 45,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has slight leak at back box

Pass 30 Sep 2023 45,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 45,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 45,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,267 miles

co emissions only just passed test

Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,172 miles

emissions just passed test

Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner wheel arch to sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 34,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,756 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F STEERING RACK PERISHING.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,356 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,811 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 29,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,802 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front down pipe to cat joint badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,578 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear support brakets

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread which doesn't expose cords

small exhaust blow at front pipe and cat joint

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded at rear support brakets

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread which doesn't expose cords

small exhaust blow at front pipe and cat joint

Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,825 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2007 25,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded in places along its whole length

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,940 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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P844 DRA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P844 DRA, 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 P844 DRA registered?

P844 DRA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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