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P178 TDL

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 TDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 98,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,280 miles

drivers door strap loose

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

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

nearside plastic lens split

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2008 91,280 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door strap loose

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

nearside plastic lens split

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside light lens slightly cracked

nearside upper mirror missing

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 31 Dec 2005 77,530 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 77,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P178 TDL is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P178 TDL, 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 P178 TDL registered?

P178 TDL is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P178 TDL safe to buy?

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