DVLA verified

MOT valid

Tax valid

1997 RENAULT TRAFIC2.2L Petrol

R415 BDL

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 RENAULT TRAFIC is a Petrol vehicle with a 2165cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 58,387.

MOT

Valid

Expires 09/06/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/04/2027

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Mileage: 58,387
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2165cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full History Report

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

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Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 19:02

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Renault Trafic (R415 BDL), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2024 to June 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING RACK BOOT IS SPLIT AND LEAKING (”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

55/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,600

Mileage

The mileage of 58,387 miles is significa...

Our Verdict

Proceed with significant caution unless a thorough mechanical inspection can be performed. While the mileage is impressively low for its age, the history of steering- issues and corrosion suggests a vehicle that requires diligent maintenance.

The primary focus for any buyer should be the steering system. This vehicle has failed MOTs for split steering rack gaiters multiple times (2024 and 2026), indicating a recurring issue. Ensure the steering rack itself has been properly serviced and not just patched, as a full replacement can be costly. You should also ask for a full service history to verify if the 2.2L petrol engine has been maintained regularly despite the low mileage.

Check the bodywork for rust. The MOT records specifically note corrosion on the front panel, suspension mountings, and underbody. Given the age of a 1997 registration, ensure that the structural integrity is not compromised by deep rust. Test all electrical components, as the vehicle has a history of inoperative indicators, hazard lights, and fog lamps failing during MOT tests.

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