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P891 HVM

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 HVM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 75,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heting (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,699 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 74,566 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 74,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 74,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,297 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,726 miles

n/s/f tyre both rear tyres cracking a bit

Fail 26 May 2010 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre both rear tyres cracking a bit

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,127 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 72,127 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,891 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 69,891 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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P891 HVM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc petrol 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 P891 HVM, 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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P891 HVM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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