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P863 VEU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 110,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion evident on nearside rear and offside rear wheelarches

Oil leak

Rear brakes show 37% imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Satisfactory tempoary repair evident to front exhaust.

corrision evident on nearside and offside sill skins

Fail 30 Jul 2010 110,921 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion around rear spring hangers

corrosion on rear arches

exhaust damaged (downpipe)

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak evident

undertray unsecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 104,881 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,511 miles

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

some corrosion evident at both rear spring front hanger brackets okay at present but advise repair soon

Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

some corrosion evident at both rear spring front hanger brackets okay at present but advise repair soon

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nail in tyre

some signs of corrosion starting on rear spring front hanger brackets advise attention soon

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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P863 VEU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P863 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 P863 VEU registered?

P863 VEU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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