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R719 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,362 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,913 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,157 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,157 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 74,749 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,497 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,378 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front reflector cover missing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside frontside tyre tread on legal limit (1.6mm)

Offside front reflector cover missing

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,554 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,978 miles

Front of outer sills corroded and holed

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,978 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front of outer sills corroded and holed

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,645 miles

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

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

corrosion started on underbody

rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,639 miles

Centre 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion started on underbody

rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 66,676 miles

offside rear indicator bulb colour starting to fade

offside rear lamp lense cracked (but not showing white light to rear)

Fail 26 May 2009 66,676 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall and tread cracking and in poor condition

offside rear indicator bulb colour starting to fade

offside rear lamp lense cracked (but not showing white light to rear)

offside rear tyre wall and tread cracking and in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2008 64,612 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 19 May 2008 64,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 29 May 2007 62,131 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 58,616 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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R719 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R719 ATU, 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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R719 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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