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R842 UKJ

1997 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 143,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear arches corroded

rear underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,023 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle is in a state of corrosion and already heavily patched and undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2010 138,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn

vehicle is in a state of corrosion and already heavily patched and undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2009 132,331 miles

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2009 132,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2008 127,701 miles

nearside front outer sill holed outside of prescribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2008 127,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer sill holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,225 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 123,225 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 119,295 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 119,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

general underbory surface corrosion

movement to all rear antirole bar bush's

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

slight movement to n/s/f ball joint

slight movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

slight roughness to both top strut mounts

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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R842 UKJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R842 UKJ, 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 R842 UKJ registered?

R842 UKJ is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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