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P191 PHY

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,769 mi
Last recorded74,769 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,769 miles

advanced corrosion forming at n/s and o/s rear springs anchor mounts

front brakes binding

inner rack joint play n/s

rear sssssshock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion forming at n/s and o/s rear springs anchor mounts

front brakes binding

inner rack joint play n/s

rear sssssshock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,044 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes sticking

n/s front inner rack joint worn

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 67,290 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,245 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front pipe support clamp nut missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,293 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY INNER RACKL JOINT N/S

Fail 17 Mar 2007 62,293 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight in n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,476 miles

Alternator belt loose

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

Very slight binding both front brakes

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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P191 PHY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P191 PHY, 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 P191 PHY registered?

P191 PHY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P191 PHY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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