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P985 TAB

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 TAB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 60,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,607 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,531 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,162 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 52,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 TAB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P985 TAB, 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 TAB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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