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R581 DHB

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 DHB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,064 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 98,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside track rod end has slight play

underbody off van has corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside track rod end has slight play

underbody off van has corrosion

Pass 31 May 2008 82,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 75,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,786 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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R581 DHB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R581 DHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 DHB registered?

R581 DHB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R581 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 DHB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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