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R968 YJA

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 YJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,548 miles

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

Nearside sill corroding

Offside sill corroding

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2022 103,538 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside sill corroding

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody and sills rusting

Fail 16 Apr 2021 103,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody and sills rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2020 102,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

radiator slightly deteriorated

rear of vehicle around rear of leaf spring mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2020 102,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected loose rubbing on wheel (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear of vehicle around rear of leaf spring mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and webbing under floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,403 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,403 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 95,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,736 miles

offside front upper strut mount has play

rear spring hangers corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,736 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

offside front upper strut mount has play

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,487 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,487 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 72,408 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,861 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavey surface corrosion to engine bay chassis rails †oil leaks †surface corrosion to under body chassis rails †exhaust joints corroded

wipers not self parking †n/s/r indicator faded †slight play in steering rack knuckles †borderline binding to both front brakes †heavey rear brake imbalance †slight damage to wheel trims

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,143 miles

wipers worn. †play in steering rack. †n/s/r tyre splitting in tread and sidewall. †bonnet stay missing. †oil leaks. †exhaust corroded. †cooling fan noisy

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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R968 YJA is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R968 YJA, 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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R968 YJA is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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