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R566 LNU

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,698 mi
Last recorded134,698 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 LNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 134,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 134,694 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 132,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 130,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 127,061 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 127,061 miles

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

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

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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R566 LNU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R566 LNU, 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 R566 LNU registered?

R566 LNU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R566 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R566 LNU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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