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R382 UOW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

cracking to front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2013 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor

vehicle now used as a van no rear seats

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play in os and ns steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Jan 2012 114,357 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play in os and ns steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Jan 2011 112,198 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 112,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 106,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,481 miles

Corrosion round both rear windows

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Metal showing through o/s/f seat base

Fail 25 Jun 2007 102,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Drivers seat base has metal showing

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

corrosion around both rear window apertures

Pass 24 Jul 2006 97,806 miles

nearside and offside body has surface corrosion around windows

power steering pipes insecure by gearbox

Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,805 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside and offside body has surface corrosion around windows

power steering pipes insecure by gearbox

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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R382 UOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R382 UOW, 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 R382 UOW registered?

R382 UOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R382 UOW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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