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P942 GEF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 GEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,795 miles

Both front wipers starting to tear

Corrosion around front cross member

Corrosion around rear floor area, behind both leaf spring swinging shackles

Corrosion offside sill area

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

Slight play from both nearside and offside front steering rack inner knuckle joints

Slight play from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front wiper blades starting to tear but still clearing windscreen effectively

Corrosion around centre cross member

Drivers seat slightly loose

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

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

Slight corrosion behind both axle leaf spring shackles

Slight play from both nearside and offside steering rack inner knuckle joints

Slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,795 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade damaged but still clearing windscreen

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade starting to tear but still clearing windscreen

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play from within steering rack during lock to lock check

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall area

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,795 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade damaged but still clearing windscreen

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade starting to tear but still clearing windscreen

Oil leak

Slight play from within steering rack during lock to lock check

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall area

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,795 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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P942 GEF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P942 GEF, 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 P942 GEF registered?

P942 GEF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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