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R444 DBB

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 DBB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower inner panels corroded in parts

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,637 miles

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

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

corrsion present under vehicle

lower inner panels

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,250 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s lower panels corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,544 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower panels corrison present

Fail 23 Nov 2019 92,544 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower panels corrison present

Pass 24 Nov 2018 116,624 miles

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

back panels rough in parts

n/s and o/s lower panels rough in parts

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,942 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,769 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 62,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,561 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,673 miles

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

blue lights to front

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,723 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 13,643 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,174 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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R444 DBB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R444 DBB, 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 R444 DBB registered?

R444 DBB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 October 1997.

Is R444 DBB safe to buy?

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