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R302 PGC

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 PGC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,133 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to carry out smoke test due to exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,741 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside rear leaf spring mounting slightley corroeod

Fail 17 Jan 2008 69,741 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside rear leaf spring mounting slightley corroeod

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,553 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,121 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R302 PGC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R302 PGC, 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 R302 PGC registered?

R302 PGC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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