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R723 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S sill corroded but not a prescribed area

O/S sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2012 157,932 miles

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

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 May 2012 157,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 4 May 2011 143,659 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2011 143,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

offside rear position light slightly dimmed

Fail 4 Feb 2011 143,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

neaside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2010 139,712 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,501 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perrishing

o\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

rear o\s brake squeeking and noisy

slight play in o\s\f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 137,500 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perrishing

o\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

rear o\s brake squeeking and noisy

slight play in o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 133,994 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 133,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 126,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 111,310 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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R723 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel 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 R723 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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R723 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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