MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 YVM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R255 YVM, 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 R255 YVM registered?
R255 YVM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 October 1997.
Is R255 YVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 YVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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