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R726 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,179 miles

N/S/F SILL CORRODED

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

N/S/F SILL CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,644 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 74,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,552 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,389 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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R726 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R726 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 R726 ATU registered?

R726 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 1997.

Is R726 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 ATU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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