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R239 VEV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,724 mi
Last recorded42,724 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 39,366 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 39,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Chafing across axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Under body/chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,253 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 34,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system also has corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,689 miles

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,120 miles

exhaust tailpipe broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 27,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust tailpipe broken

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,451 miles

poss power steering leak hard to acess due to under trays

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,193 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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R239 VEV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R239 VEV, 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 R239 VEV registered?

R239 VEV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R239 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 VEV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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