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R56 DMA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,572 mi
Last recorded82,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 DMA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,378 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,378 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 67,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,776 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,602 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside rear arch

front discs and pads started to wear thin

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,980 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,602 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2005 31,698 miles

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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R56 DMA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R56 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 R56 DMA registered?

R56 DMA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R56 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 DMA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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