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R402 OCJ

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,648 mi
Last recorded59,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 OCJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,648 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 59,648 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,540 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,339 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel below 1/6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 18,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to carry out emissions test (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 12,467 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 12,466 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 11,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 9,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,212 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 8,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,257 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 4,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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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R402 OCJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R402 OCJ, 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 R402 OCJ registered?

R402 OCJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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