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P984 VNJ

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 VNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,736 miles

masks fitted to headlamp lens's

Fail 1 Jun 2026 72,736 miles

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

masks fitted to headlamp lens's

Pass 3 Jun 2025 72,662 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged socket damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 72,662 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aims dip to right (masks fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar component slightly damaged socket damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,417 miles

tow socket damaged

wiring fault on central stop light

Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 x mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right lens's dip to right, mask's fitted (4.1.2 (a))

tow socket damaged

wiring fault on central stop light

Pass 19 May 2023 71,865 miles

headlamps dip to right, masks fitted

Fail 16 May 2023 71,865 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s masks fitted, dip to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,280 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 71,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 69,897 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 69,873 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 64,117 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 62,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 8 May 2017 62,224 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 12 May 2016 61,440 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 61,420 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 26,470 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,484 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,569 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,610 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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P984 VNJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P984 VNJ, 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 P984 VNJ registered?

P984 VNJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P984 VNJ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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