MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak.
handbrake close to full travel.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
o/s mirror unit starting to become insecure.
o/s+n/s/r forward leaf spring mounts corroding.
o/s/f bumper insecure.
o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.
oil leak.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
o/s mirror unit starting to become insecure.
o/s+n/s/r forward leaf spring mounts corroding.
o/s/f bumper insecure.
o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.
o/s/r brake starting to bind.
oil leak.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.
slight play in n/s bottom ball joint.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Light corrosion to bodywork and floor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre 1.6mm inside of tread
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R81 AOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R81 AOW, 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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R81 AOW is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 November 1997.
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