MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel as marked (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)
wear in rear offside wheel bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure
Front brake discs very pitted
Nearside steering rack arm has slight play
Nearside wiper blade smears slightly
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside steering rack arm has slight play
Offside wiper blade smears slightly
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in steering rack arms.
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P871 GOP is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P871 GOP, 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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P871 GOP is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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