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R27 EEV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,750 mi
Last recorded141,750 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 EEV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 139,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,025 miles

Corrosion to: Offside inner sill, Offside outer sill at rear, Nearside front Jacking point.

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Slight bind to Offside front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight bind at off side front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 135,012 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight bind at off side front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 131,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 127,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at engine,

Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,936 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,936 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 109,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,744 miles

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

exhaust system is blowing in several places

offside headlight glass cracked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 22 Dec 2005 93,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 93,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R27 EEV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R27 EEV, 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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R27 EEV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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