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R736 UGM

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 UGM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,990 miles

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 99,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 94,080 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,085 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger support panelling corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,085 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger support panelling corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside lower 'B' post and inner sill corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,461 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,922 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,458 miles

Front inner and outer doorsteps corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front inner and outer doorsteps corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,371 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,009 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,813 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 81,813 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,879 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,879 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,985 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 79,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,400 miles

tyres wearing on shoulders

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 71,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/rear light lens cracked

o/s/rear light lens cracked

o/s/trear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2005 62,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 62,587 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

clip missing of n/s steering rack

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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R736 UGM is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R736 UGM, 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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R736 UGM is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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