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P242 GOM

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

254,992 mi
Last recorded254,992 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 GOM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 254,992 miles

offside steering rack boot cracking

pin hole n earside cv boot

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2005 253,334 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nsf cv boot pin holed

nsf tyre side wall perrished

osf steering rack boot cracking

slight roughness in osf whell bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2005

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cracking in offside steering rack boot

nearside front tyre sidewall perrished

offside wheel bearing has slight roughness

small split nearside cv boot

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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P242 GOM is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P242 GOM, 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 P242 GOM registered?

P242 GOM is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P242 GOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 GOM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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