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R719 YTU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,524 mi
Last recorded80,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 YTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,524 miles

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

n/s headlight lens damaged

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/r bumper end missing

rear wheel arches deteriorating with corrosion

some corrosion in sills

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,669 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine overheats -no rad fan operating

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,054 miles

both sills deteriorating with corrosion

n/s headlight lens damaged

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear wheel arches deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,054 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear wheel arches deteriorating

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

both sills deteriorating with corrosion

n/s headlight lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,515 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

no emissions test due to ex blow

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 74,585 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,959 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,959 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 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R719 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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What year was R719 YTU registered?

R719 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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