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R100 APW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 APW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside suspension components rusty

large amount of welding been carried out

Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,998 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch[out rigger area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside suspension components rusty

large amount of welding been carried out

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,309 miles

Off side rear outer sill holed and corroded , not severely.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Off side rear outer sill holed and corroded , not severely.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,272 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure Rear spring mounting nut not secure. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil level is near minimum.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,187 miles

Off side front inner wing penal corroded under bonnet.

Off side rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Small hole in near side steering rack boot.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Small hole in near side steering rack boot.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,546 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose leaking ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,811 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,811 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,269 miles

both front tyres perished on outer walls

exhaust front pipe slightly blowing

Fail 27 May 2016 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front tyres perished on outer walls

exhaust front pipe slightly blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

slight coolant leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,657 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,107 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 65,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,703 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,992 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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R100 APW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel 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 R100 APW, 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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R100 APW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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