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P194 PHW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

149,200 mi
Last recorded149,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 PHW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

o/s/r door hinge snapped

Pass 22 Oct 2010 146,504 miles

Front outer sills holed

O/S rack gaitr poor

O/S/R hub noisy

Rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 146,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front outer sills holed

O/S rack gaitr poor

O/S/R hub noisy

Rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 140,963 miles

outer sills poor / N/S/R wing holed

Fail 14 Oct 2009 140,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

outer sills poor / N/S/R wing holed

Pass 13 Oct 2008 135,995 miles

Both outer sills holed

Both rear spring front mounts corroded.

N/S washer jet missing

N/S/R tryre very poor

Steering feels awkward U/J ?

front brake discs poor

Fail 13 Oct 2008 13,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both outer sills holed

Both rear spring front mounts corroded.

N/S washer jet missing

N/S/R tryre very poor

Steering feels awkward U/J ?

front brake discs poor

Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,869 miles

N/S/R tyre perished / heavily cut and has nail in sidewall.

Steering notchy

Fail 9 Oct 2007 133,869 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre perished / heavily cut and has nail in sidewall.

Steering notchy

Fail 4 Oct 2006 131,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 131,600 miles

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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P194 PHW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P194 PHW, 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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P194 PHW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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