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P243 MMB

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,576 mi
Last recorded125,576 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 MMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion nearside front outer sill outside of prescribed area

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,347 miles

interior mirror deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2008 121,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

interior mirror deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2007 115,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 115,577 miles

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 110,219 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2006 110,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2005 102,059 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 102,059 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P243 MMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P243 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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P243 MMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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