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R193 EFA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 59,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 59,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 59,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 59,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 58,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,973 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 54,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 50,589 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 50,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 46,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,157 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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R193 EFA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R193 EFA, 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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R193 EFA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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