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R724 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,441 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,421 miles

n/s cv boot perished

rear indicators becoming pale

severe brake squeal from rear brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,440 miles

excessive noise from rear brakes when loaded in brake rollers

exhaust rubbers perished

rear indicators becoming pale

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight exhaust blow on front to centre section joint

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,440 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

excessive noise from rear brakes when loaded in brake rollers

exhaust rubbers perished

rear indicators becoming pale

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight exhaust blow on front to centre section joint

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,090 miles

O/S Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,893 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front drop link rubbers peishing

fuel cap rubber perishing

radiator signs of age

rear exhaust rubber perishing

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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R724 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R724 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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What year was R724 ATU registered?

R724 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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