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P596 WTL

1997 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2065cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 WTL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,065cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,360 miles

scruffy condition some rust

Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

scruffy condition some rust

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,807 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P596 WTL is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,065cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,548 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 P596 WTL, 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 29 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P596 WTL registered?

P596 WTL is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P596 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 WTL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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