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R517 HDG

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 HDG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 134,021 miles

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION BODY / SILLS / UNDERSIDE &C..

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 134,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION BODY / SILLS / UNDERSIDE &C..

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 129,437 miles

Rear brake imbalance excessive - n/s lower reading - may need attention

surface corrosion body edges / sills / floor-underside &c..

Fail 5 Nov 2009 129,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake imbalance excessive - n/s lower reading - may need attention

surface corrosion body edges / sills / floor-underside &c..

Pass 19 Feb 2008 120,993 miles

surface corrosion n/s rear wheelarch

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,344 miles

n/s/r arch blistered †bumper caps missing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 113,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 113,535 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres starting to perish.

corrosion starting under bonnet on o/s/f

rear bumper end caps missing

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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R517 HDG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R517 HDG, 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 R517 HDG registered?

R517 HDG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R517 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 HDG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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