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P156 KEG

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 KEG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,479 miles

OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 25 Jun 2013 103,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,993 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,990 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,836 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,836 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,061 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 73,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,360 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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P156 KEG is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P156 KEG, 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 P156 KEG registered?

P156 KEG is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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