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P381 OPW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,191 mi
Last recorded206,191 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 OPW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 206,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges tyres 2.5mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 200,542 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 195,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 195,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 179,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 179,390 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 168,891 miles

Brake Disc(s) FRONT(S) lipped edges BUT NOT WEAKENED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Head Lamp reflector - slightly misty (not affecting image)

Indicator lens front cracked - not showing white light

Lens - N/S/R cracked not showing white light

Mirror - Door lower damaged

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak - Engine

Fail 8 Jul 2011 168,891 miles

Brake Disc(s) FRONT(S) lipped edges BUT NOT WEAKENED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Head Lamp reflector - slightly misty (not affecting image)

Indicator lens front cracked - not showing white light

Lens - N/S/R cracked not showing white light

Mirror - Door lower damaged

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak - Engine

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 150,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 141,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 12,889 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,527 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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P381 OPW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P381 OPW, 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 P381 OPW registered?

P381 OPW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P381 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 OPW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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