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R431 XKM

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 XKM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 64,061 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Apr 2022 64,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,357 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion along body sills

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front part of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,233 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front part of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,316 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 50,314 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,900 miles

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

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

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

no emission smoke detected

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre pershing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre pershing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,499 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,707 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,977 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,924 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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R431 XKM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R431 XKM, 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 R431 XKM registered?

R431 XKM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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