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P42 YRU

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,499 mi
Last recorded109,499 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 YRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,499 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed and corroded within 30cm of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,105 miles

Underbody corrosion to near side rear spring hanger

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,675 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,686 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,643 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,977 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow from centre and rear exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,141 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,141 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,483 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,483 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P42 YRU is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 P42 YRU, 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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P42 YRU is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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