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R26 UAN

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 UAN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,488 miles

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

Steering slightly rough

Fail 24 Jul 2025 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering slightly rough

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 93,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,167 miles

Battery lose

Under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,828 miles

Coolant leak BAD ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner DOOR SILL RUST HOLES SUGGEST REPAIR

Offside Front Outer DOOR SILL RUST HOLES SUGGEST REPAIR

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,004 miles

Offside Front Inner SILL RUST HOLES

Offside Front Outer SILL RUST HOLES

Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner SILL RUST HOLES

Offside Front Outer SILL RUST HOLES

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,776 miles

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

Rust offside front inner door sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,776 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear brake effort 53kg,,,Nearside rear effort 94kg ,, no lock up

Rust offside front inner door sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe to injector insecure

oil leak

smell of fuel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,514 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R26 UAN is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R26 UAN, 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 R26 UAN registered?

R26 UAN is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R26 UAN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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