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R971 DHK

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,336 mi
Last recorded155,336 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 DHK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 155,336 miles

o/s/ steering rack inner arm worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 155,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

alternator belt incorrectly fitted

battery tray corroded (battery insecure)

coolant level low

corrosion evident offside front sill

front brake discs wearing and corroding

nearside front chassis corroding

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre underinflated

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy on rotation

nearside steering rack gaitor split and leaking

offside steering rack gaitor split

offside wing repeater bulb low in intensity

power steering reservoir mount corroded (power steering reservoir insecure)

rear service brakes and parking brakes noisy on application

rear spring hangers corroding

slight free play evident in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2009 153,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 151,424 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 151,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 149,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 146,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 144,619 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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R971 DHK is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R971 DHK, 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 R971 DHK registered?

R971 DHK is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R971 DHK safe to buy?

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