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R680 LFX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 LFX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,491 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 113,621 miles

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,309 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,933 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,861 miles

O/s front lower inner sill holed but not within 30cms of any mounting points.

O/s front outer lower sill holed but not within 30cms of any mounting points.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/s front lower inner sill holed but not within 30cms of any mounting points.

O/s front outer lower sill holed but not within 30cms of any mounting points.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 95,260 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,260 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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R680 LFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R680 LFX, 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 R680 LFX registered?

R680 LFX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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