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R213 ACR

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 ACR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,516 miles

Nearside Front rack gaiter cracking

drivers door sill has corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2023 73,516 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten/ headlamps dim (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten/headlamps dim (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack not properly attached bolt missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack gaiter cracking

drivers door sill has corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,506 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor out put

Nearside Front rack gator cracking

Offside Front damper slight mist of oil

Offside Front jacking point needs welding

o/s front door sill has corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp poor out put

Nearside Front rack gator cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front damper slight mist of oil

Offside Front jacking point needs welding

o/s front door sill has corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,486 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim poor

Offside Rear wheel arch heavy corrision

n/s and o/s rear spring hanger/back panel heavy corrision

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,476 miles

Nearside Front rack gator is cracking

Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrision

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch has corrision

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,446 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam output low

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,446 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam output low

Nearside Front slight play in steering

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,099 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 72,796 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level interacting with indictor (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,083 miles

Coolant level low

Drivers seat base worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front ball joint boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 70,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Drivers seat base worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front ball joint boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at nearside sliding center guide

offside rear brake was slow to react on first application of footbrake

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,201 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,201 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,308 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 43,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,035 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 38,035 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R213 ACR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R213 ACR, 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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R213 ACR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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