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R753 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,490 mi
Last recorded46,490 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,490 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 46,475 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 43,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 41,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,403 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 35,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 30,545 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 23,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,637 miles

front suspension corrosion apparant

Fail 14 Aug 2014 20,632 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front suspension corrosion apparant

Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 19,997 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,151 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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R753 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R753 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 R753 ATU registered?

R753 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R753 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 ATU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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