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R126 KFX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,909 mi
Last recorded87,909 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KFX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front / centre hangers split / insecure (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing inner (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty / holed

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 89,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,224 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front inner wing strut tower areas

Advanced corrosion to n/s/r spring eye mounting area

Advanced corrosion to rear inner arch areas

Advanced corrosion to sills and door steps

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and carcasses deteriorating

Coolant exspelled from exspansion bottle during test

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

General corrosion to brake servo body

Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack

Steering slightly notchy lock to lock

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,218 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Advanced corrosion to both front inner wing strut tower areas

Advanced corrosion to n/s/r spring eye mounting area

Advanced corrosion to rear inner arch areas

Advanced corrosion to sills and door steps

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and carcasses deteriorating

Coolant exspelled from exspansion bottle during test

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

General corrosion to brake servo body

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack

Steering slightly notchy lock to lock

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,259 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 76,259 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,508 miles

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

front centre seat belt been removed from vehicle

front discs worn

heavily body damaged and corroded blisters

heavily corroded blisters over chassis

o/s/f head lamp inside reflector corroded poor pattern

Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front centre seat belt been removed from vehicle

front discs worn

heavily body damaged and corroded blisters

heavily corroded blisters over chassis

o/s/f head lamp inside reflector corroded poor pattern

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front centre seat belt been removed

general body damaged and corroded blisters

heavily corroded blisters over chassis

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroed

stone chips front screen

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,122 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front centre seat belt been removed

general body damaged and corroded blisters

heavily corroded blisters over chassis

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroed

stone chips front screen

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,755 miles

Front brake discs worn

General body damage

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some deteriortion to raer spring bushes

front number plate faded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

small stone chips front screen

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate faded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

small stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r spring hanger front started to corroded first skin and both rear wheel arches started to corroded

slight exhaust leak front joint or front pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,662 miles

front pads low

n/s/rchassis started correded †to front spring hanger

Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,662 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front pads 15% LEFT

n/s/r chassis started to correded n/s/r front spring hanger

Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 53,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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R126 KFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R126 KFX, 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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R126 KFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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