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P178 VDG

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 VDG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 118,051 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rack gaiter slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2011 118,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rack gaiter slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 118,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f outer sill holed

Fail 21 Jan 2009 118,051 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 30 Jan 2008 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2008 118,018 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 117,607 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 117,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,462 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 108,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P178 VDG is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VDG, 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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P178 VDG is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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