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R658 NTF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 NTF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,792 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 81,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 76,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat cusin torn

o/s front door mirror back cover missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear 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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R658 NTF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R658 NTF, 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 R658 NTF registered?

R658 NTF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R658 NTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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