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P901 MYA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 MYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 53,035 miles

Brake cable damaged H/brake cable corroded and collapsed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel does not apply equally (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,385 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 52,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 52,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,424 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle undersealed coating structure suspension components and all brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,270 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 48,264 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,108 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 48,108 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system slightly corroded through out (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,457 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,507 miles

all brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn low

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,116 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration of fuel cap seal

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

slight deterioration of fuel cap seal

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,831 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust mount rubber incompleate

unable to view nfront pads

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Offside front tyre uneven wear.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Offside front tyre uneven wear.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,190 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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P901 MYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P901 MYA, 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 P901 MYA registered?

P901 MYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P901 MYA shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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