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P877 BFX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

48,826 mi
Last recorded48,826 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer sills sections corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 48,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front outer sills badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear lamps all affected bye each other

head light masks fitted

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Jun 2025 47,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced full of moss (4.4.3 (a))

Rear lamps all affected bye each other

head light masks fitted

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 May 2025 47,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 47,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 45,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 45,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 45,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,508 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp light output poor, but not severely reduced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 42,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp light output poor, but not severely reduced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,489 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose perrished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose perrished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,306 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,170 miles

O/S/F tyre side wall has signs of cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,104 miles

exhaust system rusty

front pads getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

exhaust system rusty

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,019 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front discs corroded

slight earth fault at rear position lights

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2010 31,019 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front discs corroded

slight earth fault at rear position lights

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,249 miles

exhaust catalyst rattles

o/s/r tyre tread severely perished

odd rear lamps fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2008 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust catalyst rattles

o/s/r tyre tread severely perished

odd rear lamps fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,668 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front discs surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,503 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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P877 BFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P877 BFX, 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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P877 BFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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