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P597 RHX

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,474 mi
Last recorded233,474 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 RHX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 233,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,908 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 217,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 217,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 201,665 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 182,398 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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P597 RHX is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,647cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P597 RHX, 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 P597 RHX registered?

P597 RHX is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P597 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 RHX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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