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R917 DHU

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 DHU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 111,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 111,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 108,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 107,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2006 107,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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R917 DHU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R917 DHU, 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 R917 DHU registered?

R917 DHU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R917 DHU safe to buy?

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