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P225 CJH

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,665 mi
Last recorded62,665 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 CJH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 62,665 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front tyres 2.5m

both front tyres over 10 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

chip to windscreen

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2026 62,594 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,362 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel rusty.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill/wing rusty

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel rusty.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion osf inner wheel arch area not within 12ins of any load bearing components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,000 miles

Chassis rails slightly corroding

Driveshafts corroding

Front and rear steering and suspension corroding

Front inner wings slightly corroding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small split to fuel cap seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,108 miles

Driveshafts starting to corrode

Front inner wings starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Surface corrosion appearing to chassis rails

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Driveshafts starting to corrode

Front inner wings starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Surface corrosion appearing to chassis rails

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,282 miles

Both driveshafts corroding

Exhaust front pipe slightly corroding

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear chassis rails slightly corroding

Slight play to both front steering rack arms

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow bar slightly corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,282 miles

Both driveshafts corroding

Exhaust front pipe slightly corroding

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis rails slightly corroding

Slight play to both front steering rack arms

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow bar slightly corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,420 miles

Exhaust catalyst pipe corroding

Light surface corrosion to chassis rails

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside reverse lamp not working

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Slight play to steering rack

Small split to centre exhaust silencer

Tow bar lightly corroding

Very light noise from both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,415 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding slightly

Slight play to offside of steering rack

Tow bar lightly corroding

Very slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Slight play to steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Slight play to steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 42,465 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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P225 CJH is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 P225 CJH, 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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P225 CJH is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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