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P597 JOT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 JOT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 149,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 149,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 144,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas corroded, but not yet excessive.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 144,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas corroded, but not yet excessive.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,889 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy/rough.

Play in steering rack.

Rear service brakes slightly imbalanced.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 140,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy/rough.

Play in steering rack.

Rear service brakes slightly imbalanced.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 138,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes binding on slightly.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 138,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 133,111 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly.

same as previous test.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 133,110 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake imbalance, just passes.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front door inside and outside handle operation poor, only just opens door.

Offside front door inside handle insecure.

Play in steering rack at offside.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 133,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front door inside and outside handle operation poor, only just opens door.

Offside front door inside handle insecure.

Play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,285 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 129,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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P597 JOT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P597 JOT, 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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P597 JOT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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