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R458 HCD

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,206 mi
Last recorded159,206 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 HCD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 159,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to neraside step

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 159,206 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to neraside step

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 149,461 miles

chip in screen

corosion all over

damage to nearside sill/step

indecaters faded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 6 Jun 2011 149,461 miles

slight play in track rod ends

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen

corosion all over

damage to nearside sill/step

indecaters faded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 May 2010 140,241 miles

impact damage to n s sill

indacaters faded

n s head light faded

rear spring mounts corroded

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 28 Apr 2009 130,083 miles

corosion outside areas

damage to nearside step

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 16 Apr 2008 117,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corosion outside pesrcbed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2008 117,308 miles

corosion outside pesrcbed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2007 106,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,620 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 94,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R458 HCD is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R458 HCD, 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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R458 HCD is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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