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P858 LTU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,457 mi
Last recorded112,457 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,550cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2010 112,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front door difficult to open on inner and outer door controls

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front door difficult to open on inner and outer door controls

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,606 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r brake very noisey and rear brakes showing a high inbalance

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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P858 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P858 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 P858 LTU registered?

P858 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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