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P854 LTU

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,679 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 79,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,808 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,234 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,538 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 61,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P854 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P854 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P854 LTU?

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What year was P854 LTU registered?

P854 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P854 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P854 LTU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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