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P883 UHT

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 UHT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,074 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 May 2023 95,618 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 95,597 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 95,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both Subframe Strengthen Bars Bolts Missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount, Inner Sill/ Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount, Inner Sill/ Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Outside Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 10 May 2019 91,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 91,443 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2018 84,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2016 80,776 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2016 80,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 1 May 2015 78,642 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,642 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 73,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 72,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

radiator leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,969 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,583 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,920 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,128 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,756 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,187 miles

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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P883 UHT is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 P883 UHT, 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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P883 UHT is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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