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P617 KOT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 KOT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,768 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 29,750 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,998 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,092 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,092 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,048 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 25,778 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,778 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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P617 KOT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P617 KOT, 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 P617 KOT registered?

P617 KOT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P617 KOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 KOT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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