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R422 NSL

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 NSL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill has body filler

Offside Front Outer Sill has body filler

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch has corrosion but not seriously affecting overall security arch

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering slightly notchy

Fail 23 Jul 2021 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch has corrosion but not seriously affecting overall security arch

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,558 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 32,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 29,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 25,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyer craked

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,865 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,865 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,776 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,775 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,725 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,725 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,896 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,984 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 15,673 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 15,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2008 13,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 13,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 11,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some dampness on the n/s & o/s/r brake back plates but no obvious signs of the wheel cylinders leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 9,367 miles

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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R422 NSL is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R422 NSL, 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 R422 NSL registered?

R422 NSL is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R422 NSL shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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