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R727 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 71,541 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point not considered structural

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,519 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some brake pipes lightly corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some brake pipes lightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,092 miles

Some brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,505 miles

Light corrosion started on brake pipes.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs rusty/corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,201 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs rusty/corrosion

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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R727 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R727 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 R727 ATU registered?

R727 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R727 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 ATU shows 12 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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