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P178 YPN

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 YPN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 95,394 miles

Rear brakes very noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,692 miles

Slight blow on centre silencer

Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,692 miles

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

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

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

Slight blow on centre silencer

Pass 12 May 2011 87,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 82,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 76,208 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 17 May 2008 69,518 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 69,518 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 63,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 YPN is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P178 YPN, 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 P178 YPN registered?

P178 YPN is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P178 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 YPN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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