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R768 DMB

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

12,456 mi
Last recorded12,456 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 12,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough

Fail 16 May 2014 12,454 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough

Pass 17 May 2013 118,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 118,219 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 111,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front reflector missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,757 miles

chip in windscreen inside zone A

coolant leak from radiator

damage to o/s/r tyre side wall

front anti roll bar linkage rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs worn

oil leak

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s/rear spring hangers

Fail 20 Apr 2011 105,697 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen inside zone A

coolant leak from radiator

damage to o/s/r tyre side wall

front anti roll bar linkage rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs worn

oil leak

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s/rear spring hangers

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 97,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

both rear spring hangers

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s/f chassis under wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,491 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only two seats fitted to the rear

rip in n/s/r/ tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,650 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,549 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

N/S/F/TYRE CRACKING ALL OVER AND WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

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 DMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DMB, 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 DMB registered?

R768 DMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R768 DMB shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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