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R690 AEC

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 146,217 miles

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

Rear spring hangers starting to corrode

method of previous repair to outer sills unknown

Pass 16 Apr 2016 144,152 miles

nearside headlight reflector deteriorating

nearside rear spring hanger starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 137,024 miles

n/s/f headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate

rear spring hangers starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2014 128,074 miles

Oil leak

rear spring hangers & o/s/f sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2013 118,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,890 miles

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)

slight mark on screen

Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 96,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 94,926 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 93,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,838 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 89,823 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,351 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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R690 AEC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R690 AEC, 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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R690 AEC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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