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R173 WOL

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,877 mi
Last recorded39,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 WOL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,877 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 39,877 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 37,876 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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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R173 WOL is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R173 WOL, 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 R173 WOL registered?

R173 WOL is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R173 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 WOL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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