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R236 SLW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,142 mi
Last recorded192,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 SLW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 192,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 188,532 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2010 183,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 178,867 miles

patches of corrosion

slight play o/s rack

Pass 23 Dec 2008 177,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 177,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 173,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 173,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

small hole both cv boots

Pass 20 Nov 2006 167,798 miles

2 advisorys at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2006 167,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2005 159,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

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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R236 SLW 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R236 SLW, 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 R236 SLW registered?

R236 SLW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R236 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 SLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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