1997 Renault Trafic 2.2L Petrol · R854 CHU
1997 Renault Trafic (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 66,587 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R854 CHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 66,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R854 CHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Trafic (R854 CHU) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
R854 CHU Mileage History
- 26/07/202364,925 mi
- 08/07/202565,045 mi+120 mi
- 21/07/202565,057 mi+12 mi
- 17/12/202566,534 mi+1,477 mi
- 02/01/202666,587 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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