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R976 XWC

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,160 mi
Last recorded157,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 XWC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 157,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2010 142,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 132,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 12,001 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 105,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 93,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 77,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 77,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R976 XWC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R976 XWC, 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 R976 XWC registered?

R976 XWC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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