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R991 LGC

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,833 mi
Last recorded59,833 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 LGC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,781 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear side door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,213 miles

slight blow from exhaust.slight noise osr wheel bearing.slight play os & ns rear anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,594 miles

7 seats fitted.exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.slight play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes,nsf tyre close too limit.slight noise osr wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,865 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box loose

rear number plate has a character slight faded

stone chip to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 3 Dec 2009 49,865 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box loose

rear number plate has a character slight faded

stone chip to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,636 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 40,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,632 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 37,632 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four front brake hoses starting to perrish

front anti roll bar bushes perrished

front brake pads worn

front discs corroded and worn

off side front white lense missing

rear anti roll bar bushes heavily perrished < advise replacement > D bushes

rear brakes noisy < advise inspection >

slight exhaust leak at rear < advise repair >

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,121 miles

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

rear brakes 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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R991 LGC is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R991 LGC, 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 R991 LGC registered?

R991 LGC is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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