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P218 DJB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,361 mi
Last recorded42,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 DJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise offside indicator lens cracked

advise offside nearside rear leafsprings corroded

vehicle been standing for long period

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,741 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both rear leaf springs and u bolts corroded

front washers weak inoperation

off side rear inner sill corroded

vehicle been standing for period

Pass 6 May 2010 41,599 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2010 41,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,461 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,723 miles

all front brake hoses perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,605 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

steering rack worn badly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,605 miles

steering rack worn badly

Pass 23 Sep 2005 36,795 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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P218 DJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P218 DJB, 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 P218 DJB registered?

P218 DJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P218 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 DJB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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