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R293 GFR

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 GFR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 138,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 138,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 133,955 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 133,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 122,411 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side [sliding door]inner B post entery handle slightly insecure, †

steering wheel rim[top ] cover stightly insecure,

Pass 10 Apr 2006 111,533 miles

n/s rear tyre has a screw in outer tread band .

Fail 28 Mar 2006 111,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

off side front ,lower spring seat rubber missing?? †near side rear tyre tread screw outer edge. †both front brake discs worn close to limits???

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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R293 GFR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R293 GFR, 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 R293 GFR registered?

R293 GFR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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