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R793 DMB

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,951 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s side repeater damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,949 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis legs both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s side repeater damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,876 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroeded and holed not perscibed areas

Nearside Front outter sill corroeded

Offside Front outter cv boot small split

Offside Front steering gaiter small split

Offside Front wing repeater lens broken

both front inner sill corroeded and holed not perscribed areas

both front leaf spring mounts corroeded

both front reflectors missing

front anti roll bar linkages rubbers splitting

front coil springs corroeded

front number plate poor condtion

front tyres differnt size to rear and not van tyres

note genral underside of van heavly corroeded a round body mounts

oil leaks

plastic under trays fitted cover some components

steering wheel rubber twistes

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,059 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track control arm has slight play

Petrol cap is starting to perish

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,262 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,821 miles

battery insecure

inner sill on nearside corroded through just outside front seat belt prescribed area

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside inner sill starting to corrode just outside drivers seat belt prescibed area

slight play appears in offside steering rack.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

battery insecure

inner sill on nearside corroded through just outside front seat belt prescribed area

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside inner sill starting to corrode just outside drivers seat belt prescibed area

slight play appears in offside steering rack.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,121 miles

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

water leak from coolant hose

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,098 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

water leak from coolant hose

Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,793 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,047 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,863 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,845 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,845 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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R793 DMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R793 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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R793 DMB is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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