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R931 MDV

1997 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,520 mi
Last recorded38,520 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 MDV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 38,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 38,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four tyres over ten years old

Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four tyre treads over ten years old

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 38,091 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,705 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,764 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,182 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,227 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 25,354 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

small cracks sidewalls all tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,354 miles

small cracks sidewalls all tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,657 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,210 miles

battery poor [jump start]

o/s/ inner driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

wire rub through on n/s/ driveshaft

Fail 4 Aug 2006 22,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery poor [jump start]

o/s/ inner driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

wire rub through on n/s/ driveshaft

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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R931 MDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R931 MDV, 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 R931 MDV registered?

R931 MDV is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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