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R731 KAF

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 KAF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 114,691 miles

Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

nearside front inner wing holed not within prescribed area

nearside rear position light slightly affected by indicator

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit on outer edge

offside front headlamp cracked. not affecting beam image

offside front sill holed not within prescribed area

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

vehicle heavily corroded and holed in various places not within prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,612 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches corroded not within prescribed area

both sills corroded not within prescribed area

crack in front number plate

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

some damage to offside rear light lens

some deterioration to refector in offside front headlamp

Fail 26 Aug 2009 108,595 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches corroded not within prescribed area

both sills corroded not within prescribed area

crack in front number plate

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

some damage to offside rear light lens

some deterioration to refector in offside front headlamp

Fail 14 Aug 2009 108,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

arches rusted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

arches rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 101,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,078 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 93,904 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,079 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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R731 KAF is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R731 KAF, 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 R731 KAF registered?

R731 KAF is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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