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R758 YTU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,154 mi
Last recorded103,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 YTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

compressor is running continuously

Pass 18 Jun 2022 100,766 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 100,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 99,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits o-5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,539 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 188,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 188,161 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 188,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,842 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,694 miles

OSF brakehose perished.

Some free play in the OSF hub assembly.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,234 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 53,443 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls.

Rear exhaust mounting perished.

Some play in both front lower swivels.

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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R758 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R758 YTU, 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 R758 YTU registered?

R758 YTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R758 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 YTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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