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P862 VEU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,227 mi
Last recorded190,227 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 190,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 189,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 189,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 180,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 177,713 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion o/s sill

damage front bumper

n/s sill repaire filled

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in wiper arms

wipers not self parking

Fail 21 Apr 2008 177,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

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

corrosion o/s sill

damage front bumper

n/s sill repaire filled

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in wiper arms

wipers not self parking

Pass 13 Dec 2006 164,622 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 164,560 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 158,634 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 158,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

front numberplate cracked

n/s rear door lower hinge broken

noise from rear brakes when tested ,advise check

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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P862 VEU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P862 VEU, 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 P862 VEU registered?

P862 VEU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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