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R415 BDL

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 BDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,387 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 58,385 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING RACK BOOT IS SPLIT AND LEAKING (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 57,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,270 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,133 miles

Front front pannel corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,870 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front over heated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,862 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body some corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,762 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 50,757 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 50,307 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mountings detached

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,585 miles

all exhaust rubbers after cat very perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2010 38,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 May 2010 38,724 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,338 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2006 32,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R415 BDL is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R415 BDL, 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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R415 BDL is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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