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R265 FNG

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FNG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 126,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

engine overheating

Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 108,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 102,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,115 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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R265 FNG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R265 FNG, 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 R265 FNG registered?

R265 FNG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R265 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 FNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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