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P985 EEC

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 EEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,560 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,192 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

n/s side door corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 95,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

n/s side door corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,898 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 90,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,154 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 78,154 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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P985 EEC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P985 EEC, 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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P985 EEC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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