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P435 UPN

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,002 mi
Last recorded56,002 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 UPN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,002 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 55,970 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,890 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,786 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 54,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,116 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,166 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 37,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator leaking

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,825 miles

Radiator leaking

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,329 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,173 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 35,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,630 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,630 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

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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P435 UPN is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P435 UPN, 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 P435 UPN registered?

P435 UPN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P435 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P435 UPN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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