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P655 JYA

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,760 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 48,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,684 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

uneven tread wear to o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,377 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber hanger split

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer sill holed

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

no ignition or battery light

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer sill holed

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

no ignition or battery light

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,002 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,436 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

front cross-member rusty and holed

rear exhaust rubber hanger split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,551 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre perished

slight corrsion underside

Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre perished

slight corrsion underside

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,480 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,439 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 JYA is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P655 JYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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