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R759 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,857 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,501 miles

BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH REAR MOUNTINGS VERY BADLY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY DRIVERS SEAT

Fail 18 Jun 2021 82,482 miles

Exhaust system insecure BOTH CENTRE MOUNTINGS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH REAR MOUNTINGS VERY BADLY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY DRIVERS SEAT

Pass 4 Jul 2020 80,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,779 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,779 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,955 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Front anti roll bar rubbers perished

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,745 miles

***REAR BRAKES SHOWING LOW EFFORT BUT HAVE PASSED EFFICIENCY TEST STRONGLY RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM ***

Both front seats have play/movement but secure at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Various underneath surface corrosion

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 30cm of leaf spring front mounting- outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of leaf spring rear mounting point - chasis rail cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mounting point - outer sill (2.4.A.3)

***REAR BRAKES SHOWING LOW EFFORT BUT HAVE PASSED EFFICIENCY TEST STRONGLY RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM ***

Both front seats have play/movement but secure at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Various underneath surface corrosion

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,874 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,874 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,421 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

condition of front brake pads unknown

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,858 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber broken

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 51,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,891 miles

o/s/r service brake slightly low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,476 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,155 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily perished..

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner areas..

Fail 30 May 2006 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,648 miles

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

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

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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R759 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R759 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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R759 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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