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R861 KPR

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 KPR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,453 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,572 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish but still making good seal at present

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,907 miles

[ADVISE]COOLING SYSTEM FAN SEIZED

[ADVISE]FRONT CLEARANCE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

[ADVISE] EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION

[ADVISE]COOLING SYSTEM FAN SEIZED

[ADVISE]FRONT CLEARANCE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,570 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,223 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,270 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,278 miles

OUTER WALLS OF ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,070 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,691 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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R861 KPR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R861 KPR, 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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R861 KPR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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