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R54 DMA

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 DMA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,714 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on both side outer sills and rear wheel arches not within prescrbed areas.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on both side outer sills and rear wheel arches not within prescrbed areas.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,771 miles

Holes due to corrosion along o/s outer sill not in prescribed areas.

n/s/f dummy lens incomplete

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Holes due to corrosion along o/s outer sill not in prescribed areas.

n/s/f dummy lens incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,254 miles

2x rear wheel bearings noisey

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x rear wheel bearings noisey

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,950 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2005 35,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,651 miles

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

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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R54 DMA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R54 DMA, 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 R54 DMA registered?

R54 DMA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R54 DMA safe to buy?

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