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P162 RNW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RNW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,564 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,298 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 61,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle went to extended emissions test

Fail 29 May 2018 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle went to extended emissions test

Pass 27 May 2017 52,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,165 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

osf brake slightly binding

underside starting to rust

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,258 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside front flexi-brake hose perishing

Nearside front seat back has slight play in

Spare tyre starting to perish/ dry out

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside front flexi-brake hose perishing

Nearside front seat back has slight play in

Spare tyre starting to perish/ dry out

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,515 miles

Anti roll bar link bush rubbers perishing

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

Front discs starting to corrode

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,550 miles

Movement in both front seat base runners

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,303 miles

movement in drivers seat runner

movement in passenger seat runners

Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,303 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

movement in drivers seat runner

movement in passenger seat runners

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,780 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 27,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P162 RNW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P162 RNW, 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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P162 RNW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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