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P685 GLV

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,593 mi
Last recorded54,593 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 GLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 54,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion above offside front wheel not prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2024 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower headlight panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower headlight panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front lower headlight panel to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front lower headlight panel to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 50,824 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box snapped off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front lower headlight panel to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front lower headlight panel to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 50,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,481 miles

full underneath including n/s and o/s inner and outer sill areas light corrosion

full underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,476 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s headlamp lower panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,437 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER LOWER HEADLAMP PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,325 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and below o/s headlamp (6.1.B.2)

x4 tyres cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,202 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,553 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,806 miles

osf and nsf tyres have slight cracking around side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,314 miles

rr bearings slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

electric engine coolant fan seized/tight an will lead to overheat

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,294 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf lower brake hose splitting

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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P685 GLV is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P685 GLV, 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 P685 GLV registered?

P685 GLV is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P685 GLV safe to buy?

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