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R459 HCD

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 HCD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,980 miles

n/s front anti -roll bar mounting rubber slight play

n/s/rear wheel arch corroding

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight cracking on tyre wall

slight oil leak engine

Fail 17 Jun 2011 87,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front anti -roll bar mounting rubber slight play

n/s/rear wheel arch corroding

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight cracking on tyre wall

slight blow on exhaust

slight oil leak engine

Pass 14 May 2010 81,144 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 81,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2009 63,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

oil level on min mark

Pass 21 May 2009 63,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

oil level on min mark

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,598 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 57,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,913 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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R459 HCD is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R459 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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R459 HCD is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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