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R418 YOW

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,839 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,883 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,572 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall

offside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall

Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 18,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 18,233 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R418 YOW 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 53.8%.

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 R418 YOW, 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 R418 YOW registered?

R418 YOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R418 YOW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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