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P641 SDL

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

235,148 mi
Last recorded235,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 SDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 235,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 232,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 228,236 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 224,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 221,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 218,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 218,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 215,256 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 212,134 miles

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

all jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 205,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy surface corrsion to near side rear

off side front and off side rear jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 195,695 miles

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

corrosion near off side rear spring mount

corrosion ofrf side front inner wing

corrsion near side rear sill

Fail 27 Dec 2012 184,962 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre worn on edges

corrsion near nsr sring mount and both front wheel arches

near side rear tyre in poor condtion

Pass 27 Dec 2012 184,962 miles

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

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

both rear tyre worn on edges

corrsion near nsr sring mount and both front wheel arches

near side rear tyre in poor condtion

Pass 6 Jan 2012 177,676 miles

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

near side front jacking point corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 170,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 170,331 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 163,986 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 163,986 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 155,690 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades slightly split

near side front lower brake hose in slightly poor condtion

Pass 18 Jul 2007 149,291 miles

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

off side front steering rack gaiter slightly poor condtion

Fail 18 Jul 2007 149,291 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front steering rack gaiter slightly poor condtion

Pass 22 Jul 2006 143,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front steering rack gaiter slighty split

rear exhaust mount in slighty poor condtion

Pass 22 Jul 2005 138,148 miles

front brakes binding slighty

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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P641 SDL is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P641 SDL, 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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P641 SDL is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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