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R370 HAT

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,274 mi
Last recorded116,274 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 HAT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,274 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

clutch pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Apr 2010 116,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

clutch pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,789 miles

o/s front brake pipe developing corrosion

outer sills dev. corrosion/weak in places

Fail 20 Apr 2009 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s front brake pipe developing corrosion

outer sills dev. corrosion/weak in places

Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,308 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 99,305 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 97,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

bolts sheared on rear g/box mount but not insecure

both side front outer sills starting to get weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2006 86,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 86,782 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 76,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 76,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight noise O/S/R wheel bearing

drivers seat worn

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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R370 HAT is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R370 HAT, 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 R370 HAT registered?

R370 HAT is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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