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A17 PBF

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PBF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 116,890 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 116,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 105,622 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 88,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,061 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear floor outriggers corroded

Offside front trim/light lens missing

Offside rear quater bumper damaged but not sharp edge

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside rear body outrigger corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear body outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,961 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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A17 PBF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 83,679 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 A17 PBF, 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 30 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 PBF registered?

A17 PBF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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