MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both rear wheel arches coroding
offside rear service brake performance low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both rear wheel arches coroding
offside rear brake binding
offside rear service brake performance low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
differing size tyres on front and back axles
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R31 HGO is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 R31 HGO, 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 R31 HGO registered?
R31 HGO is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 1997.
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