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P228 MMB

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 MMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly dameged in outer sidwall

nearside front tyre slightly dameged in outer sidwall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 51,950 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,350 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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P228 MMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P228 MMB, 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 P228 MMB registered?

P228 MMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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