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R872 UYA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 UYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 92,623 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody applied sealant

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,701 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking leak located at no- 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

offside front jacking point is holed/ corroded- non prescribed area

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,697 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,696 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poor image/ pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poor image/ pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,880 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger on jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,181 miles

four inner arches corroding

n/s middle step corroding

slight noise in n/s rear wheel

under side of van corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,266 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

n/s middle step corroding

o/s inner sill corroding

under side of van corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2014 87,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

both front inner wheel arches corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

n/s middle step corroding

o/s inner sill corroding

under side of van corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,537 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,537 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 82,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 51,073 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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R872 UYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R872 UYA, 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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R872 UYA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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