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R965 NFR

1997 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 NFR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,334 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 104,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,896 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s sill slight corrosion

o/s sill slight corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s sill slight corrosion

o/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,981 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,556 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,633 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,841 miles

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/r indicator pale in colour

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,587 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s hand brake lazy

Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,587 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/s hand brake lazy

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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R965 NFR is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R965 NFR, 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 R965 NFR registered?

R965 NFR is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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