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R698 YTU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 YTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 56,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

could not carry out emission test as there is a leak from exhaust system.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,688 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,842 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,842 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,039 miles

off side rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,037 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked but not showing white light

rear door not latching at the bottom but door locks

Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked but not showing white light

rear door not latching at the bottom but door locks

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,412 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R698 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R698 YTU, 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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R698 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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