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R547 ENV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 ENV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 135,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on iner edges

Both rear wheel arches deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box mounting has been repaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

no free play on park brake lever

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 132,914 miles

N/s mirror glass cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight coolent leak from top radiator core

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 May 2010 130,268 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 130,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 126,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 122,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 118,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lens missing on o/s headlamp

n/s/f bottom ball joint gator split

n/s/r arch rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 30 May 2007 116,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lens missing on o/s headlight

n/s/f bottom ball joint gator split

n/s/r arch rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear indicators turning white

slight play in o/s steering rack

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 3 Jun 2006 110,756 miles

front exhaust rubber mount incorrectly mounted

n/s/f lower flexi brake pipe starting to perish

o/s and n/s rack knuckles slight play

slight sharp edge n/s/r arch

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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R547 ENV 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 72.7%.

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 R547 ENV, 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 R547 ENV registered?

R547 ENV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R547 ENV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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