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R771 XWO

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,341 mi
Last recorded198,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 XWO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 198,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 91,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/headlamp cracked

oily underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/headlamp cracked

oily underneath

Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,060 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Driver's door handle plastic broken but button still operate's door open and shut.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger door mirror glass.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,554 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

strong advise n/s rear bottom hinge broken

strong advise wear in o/s steering rack end

Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,533 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

strong advise n/s rear bottom door hinge broken

strong advise wear in o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Sep 2007 75,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,330 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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R771 XWO is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R771 XWO, 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 R771 XWO registered?

R771 XWO is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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