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R496 YDV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 YDV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 74,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,595 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 71,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. left hand lamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. left hand lamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake reading to low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,268 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,256 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished,Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished,Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,632 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level @ 0.13% On Natural Idle Speed.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight Oil Leak From Crankshaft Oil Seal Area, Front Brake Pads Approx 1/2 Worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 22,909 miles

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

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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R496 YDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R496 YDV, 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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R496 YDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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