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R768 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,129 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,327 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,327 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,681 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,681 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,793 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,053 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,719 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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R768 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R768 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 R768 ATU registered?

R768 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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