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P559 OAB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 OAB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,844 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,844 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,168 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r foot and handbrake are lower efficiency than the n/s/r foot and handbrake investigation recommended

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,168 miles

o/s/r foot and handbrake are lower efficiency than the n/s/r foot and handbrake investigation recommended

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,918 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P559 OAB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P559 OAB, 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 P559 OAB registered?

P559 OAB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P559 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 OAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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