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R745 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades a little smeary

underbody and body corrossion present

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2009 90,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades a little smeary

underbody and body corrossion present

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,207 miles

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

both off side rear seats seat belts fluffed / frayed but is not affecting operations

both rear bumper end caps missing

near side rear front spring mounting heavily corroded

off side front outer sill excessivly corroded but is not within a prescribed area

off side front reflector missing

under body and body corrossion present

Fail 11 Jul 2008 85,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

both off side rear seats seat belts fluffed / frayed but is not affecting operations

both rear bumper end caps missing

near side rear front spring mounting heavily corroded

off side front outer sill excessivly corroded but is not within a prescribed area

off side front reflector missing

under body and body corrossion present

Pass 24 Jul 2007 75,564 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 75,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

accident damage down near side of vehicle

both front brake discs pitted and in poor condition

both rear bumper end caps missing / broken leaving exposed bumper fixings but are not considered sharp edges

hole in off side outer sill but not in a prescribed area

off side front reflector missing

slight play in near side of steering rack but not considered excessive

under body corrossion present

Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,435 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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R745 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R745 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 R745 ATU registered?

R745 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R745 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 ATU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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