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R386 UOW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,723 mi
Last recorded102,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,870 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2007 96,870 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front bumper insecure

OSR lense cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,090 miles

Front bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in offside rear light lens

front passenger seat frame in poor condition

twin rear seats insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2006 89,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Front passenger seat frame in poor condition

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Twin rear seats insecure

crack in o/s/r light lamp

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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R386 UOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R386 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 R386 UOW registered?

R386 UOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R386 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 UOW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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