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P655 CTF

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,148 mi
Last recorded48,148 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 CTF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,148 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,722 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,604 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 41,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,255 miles

Nearside headlight image ok but poor

Fail 3 Apr 2017 40,254 miles

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

Nearside headlight image ok but poor

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,413 miles

Slight perishing to both front tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight perishing to both front tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,827 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,438 miles

Battery insecure

n\s\f tyre outer wall cracking

o\s headlamp reflector tarnished and near end of life

o\s\f tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 29,432 miles

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

Battery insecure

n\s\f tyre outer wall cracking

o\s headlamp reflector tarnished and near end of life

o\s\f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,108 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to suspension parts

o/s h/lamp reflector deteriorated still showing pattern

spare wheel close to obscuring rear no plate

Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,107 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to suspension parts

o/s h/lamp reflector deteriorated still showing pattern

spare wheel close to obscuring rear no plate

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,088 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,931 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 28,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

24 % imbalance on front brakes

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2005 28,329 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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P655 CTF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P655 CTF, 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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P655 CTF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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