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R769 ATU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,886 mi
Last recorded76,886 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete under side of van has corrosion all over

Pass 14 May 2015 74,542 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 73,456 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2014 73,456 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,426 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 73,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,982 miles

1 exhaust mtg broken

o/s/f & n/s/f sills corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1 exhaust mtg broken

o/s/f & n/s/f sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,563 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f lower door steps corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,495 miles

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

n/s/f seat can swivel to left

o/s/f & n/s/f step areas corr

Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,491 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both door steps corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 96,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,054 miles

incorrect exhaust mountings but support exhaust

pads low front

rear arches corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,505 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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R769 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R769 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 R769 ATU registered?

R769 ATU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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