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P283 HAR

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 HAR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,814 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner and outer sills corroded. Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,598 miles

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both corners (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,505 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights chrome internals is corroded and making beam image dull (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight playoff side front steering rack end

Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,505 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights chrome internals is corroded and making beam image dull (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight playoff side front steering rack end

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 73,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,444 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

join between cat and down pipe exhaust is getting thin

sliding side door corroded and soft at bottom

Fail 25 Apr 2013 70,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

join between cat and down pipe exhaust is getting thin

rear bumper small hole nearside

sliding side door corroded and soft at bottom

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,638 miles

slight play both front inner rack ends

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,077 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,161 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 60,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high tick over

Fail 2 Mar 2006 60,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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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P283 HAR is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 83,679 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P283 HAR, 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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P283 HAR is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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