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R213 DCA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,628 mi
Last recorded113,628 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 DCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,628 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring shackle areas (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

offside front indicator lens repaired by tape

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

small cut in nearside rear tyre

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring shackle areas (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

offside front indicator lens repaired by tape

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

small cut in nearside rear tyre

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front centre and rear chassis rails, undersills and floors slightly corroded

fuel cap temp locking type

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

offside rear light lens has slight damage

rear bumper bar slightly corroded

various corrosion spots on vehicle body

vehicle very heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front centre and rear chassis rails, undersills and floors slightly corroded

both front outersills holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

fuel cap temp locking type

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear lightly lens has slight damage

rear bumper bar slightly corroded

various corrosion spots on vehicle body

Fail 15 Sep 2011 105,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside centre chassis to sill support holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

offside headlight chipped

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

various body panels slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,120 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs slighty worn

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

offside front indicator repaired by tape

Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs slighty worn

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

offside front indicator repaired by tape

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers window does not open

nearside upper wing mirror glass missing

offside front brake pad warning light wire broke

offside front head lamp reflector missing

offside front indicator lense repaired by tape

seats removed

Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,348 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers window does not open

nearside upper wing mirror glass missing

offside front brake pad warning light wire broke

offside front head lamp reflector missing

offside front indicator lense repaired by tape

seats removed

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,272 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside wing mirror top glass missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,439 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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R213 DCA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R213 DCA, 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 DCA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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