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P608 SGC

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 SGC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,566 miles

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

Oil leak

brake compensator arm stiff

centre exhaust hanger adrift

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

damage to bodywork & bumpers

exhaust poor fit & knocking on chassis

gearbox noisy

nsf outer cv gaiter inner clip missing & leaking grease

nsr wheel bearing possibly starting to get noisy

os headlamp lens holed & reflector tarnished

osr handbrake cable routed on wrong side of exhaust & fouling it

slight play at os steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2013 111,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

aux belts loose & noisy

brake compensator arm stiff

centre exhaust hanger adrift

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

damage to bodywork & bumpers

exhaust poor fit & knocking on chassis

gearbox noisy

nsf outer cv gaiter inner clip missing & leaking grease

nsr wheel bearing possibly starting to get noisy

os headlamp lens holed & reflector tarnished

osf driveshaft noisy

osr handbrake cable routed on wrong side of exhaust & fouling it

rear brake application noisy

slight play at os steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,320 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 103,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,140 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Nov 2008 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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P608 SGC is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P608 SGC, 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 P608 SGC registered?

P608 SGC is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P608 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 SGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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