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R439 HDF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 HDF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 97,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,470 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,589 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured close to steering rack (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,737 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,485 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear outside of prescribed area

Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,264 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

exhaust deteriated

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,656 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,579 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,659 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 35,021 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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R439 HDF 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 72.4%.

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 R439 HDF, 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 R439 HDF registered?

R439 HDF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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