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P857 LTU

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,373 mi
Last recorded31,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,373 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 31,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 24,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 20,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,332 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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P857 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P857 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.

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What year was P857 LTU registered?

P857 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P857 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 LTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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