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R818 LBC

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 LBC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,723 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 99,723 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 92,692 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 92,692 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 87,263 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 849,299 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R818 LBC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R818 LBC, 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 R818 LBC registered?

R818 LBC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R818 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 LBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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