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offside front inner wheel arch area corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside front inner wheel arch area corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
surface corrosion to suspension
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
undertray fitted
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/ wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear leaf spring mount areas getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear leaf spring mount areas getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear leaf spring mount areas getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear leaf spring mount areas getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle getting rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle getting rusty
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / strut mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle chassis and body getting rusty
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in inner steering joints
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Inner wing area holed
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front jacking points corroded
Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general seuface corrsion on underside
near side rear brake sticking
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s step into body rust hole and wood base rotten
n/s/r panel rusty
n/s/r rust hole in inner wing
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
n/s step into body rust hole and wood base rotten
n/s/r panel rusty
n/s/r rust hole in inner wing
n/s slight inner rack joint play
n/s/r inner wing rust hole
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
n/s slight inner rack joint play
n/s/r inner wing rust hole
Battery insecure
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front & rear chassis getting rusty
play in steering rack
suspension getting rusty
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front & rear chassis getting rusty
play in steering rack
suspension getting rusty
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion n/s sill
n/s and o/s handbrake cables insecure
slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
nearside front brake slightly binding. † †nearside front tyre getting low.
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P355 JBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 P355 JBC, 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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P355 JBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 October 1996.
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