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R137 BNG

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,752 mi
Last recorded149,752 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 BNG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 149,752 miles

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

slight play in both sides of steering rack ends

Fail 7 Dec 2010 149,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

slight play in both sides of steering rack ends

Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,180 miles

steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2009 111,180 miles

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

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,357 miles

Oil leak

both front wheelbearings slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,357 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheelbearings slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 73,359 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 6,980 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,788 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 66,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R137 BNG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R137 BNG, 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 R137 BNG registered?

R137 BNG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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