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P531 GSP

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 GSP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,933 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,933 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,189 miles

slight play in steering rack joint

Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,189 miles

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

slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s steering rack inner jiont has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,506 miles

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

slight play in sreering rack joints

Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,506 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in sreering rack joints

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,052 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,576 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,485 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,482 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,292 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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P531 GSP is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc 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 P531 GSP, 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 P531 GSP registered?

P531 GSP is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P531 GSP 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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