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P406 OPW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,553 mi
Last recorded156,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 OPW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,536 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,302 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 153,293 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment and seized (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 152,617 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both side spring mounting ,s (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering box section (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 152,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail gear box support (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all out riggers (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 148,268 miles

chassis sills and underside all corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 146,351 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2014 146,344 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 143,340 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to n/s/r sill

Fail 5 Jul 2013 143,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 19 Jun 2012 138,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 138,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 132,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 118,446 miles

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

offside front sill becoming corroded

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2009 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front sill becoming corroded

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,838 miles

oil leck

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,834 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

oil leck

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,747 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,577 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring mounting prescribed areas showing corrosion. Not considered excessive.

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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P406 OPW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P406 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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P406 OPW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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